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The Intersection
As Downtown renovation rages on, what will become of old Vegas’ soul?
- It’s a tug of war between old-school and swank. Here’s hoping it’s a draw. more
Why some elections should be taken out of the public’s hands
- If we don’t know the candidates or what the position entails, how do we know who to vote for? more
Cab rides get personal with geo-targeted digital marketing
- Wynn Las Vegas launched a new mobile interactive campaign spanning 1,000 taxis last week. more
Virtual library helps the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District stay current
- It seems Kindles and the like haven’t made libraries obsolete. more
Nevada’s high school exit exam could be replaced
- And one of the potential replacements could be the ACT. more
Is justifiable homicide ever really justifiable?
- The shooting of Trayvon Martin brings the law into the spotlight. more
- Why you shouldn’t leave your kids at home when you vacay in Vegas
- A Chicago couple is in legal trouble after doing just that. more
- Thinking about Cee Lo’s cat, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and more
- Also, Cosmo’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” commercial. more
Conversation starters: A brothel owner announces his candidacy for public office and more
- Also, Metro pays up after a man says he was attacked by an officer. more
Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Tony Filipic. more
Horticulture specialist Bob Morris says you can grow anything in the desert
- After growing things that don’t normally thrive here, Morris heads to Afghanistan to do the same. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: Fergie at 1 Oak, Perez Hilton at Tao and more
- Also, Dev performs at Pure. more
Nightlife news & notes: Dino’s turns 50 and more
- Also, Rok Vegas calls it quits. more
Sake, celebrities and sober embarrassment at UNLVino
- Observations from the annual UNLV hotel college fundraiser. more
Send summertime blues away with La Cave’s new elixir
- The sleek Wynn Las Vegas lounge reveals a new cocktail menu this week, which includes the Summertime Blue libation. more
Arts & Entertainment
A slew of fresh faces makes the CAC’s 23rd Annual Juried Show a wildly varied experience
- Weekly art critic Danielle Kelly says: ‘While I confess to not loving much of the work, I love that so much of it is completely ... more
With Wendy Kveck’s ‘Party’s Over,’ seeing is understanding
- Make sure to check out Wendy Kveck’s exhibit before it closes more
Why the scene loves Neon Reverb, warts and all
- As usual, the gritty Downtown fest overcame challenges to produce musical and visual highlights. more
Las Vegas Phil’s first Smith Center performance a smash
- The Smith Center seems designed to showcase orchestras more
Checking out the beastly vehicles during Mint 400 festivities
- The Mint 400. It just never gets old more
For the Pastel Project to prosper, a few things need to change
- Four ways the new fest’s founders can make it better. more
An all-tweet review of Steve Martin’s new tweets collection
- #WhyDidIBuyThis? more
Where go to, what to listen to and what to lick this week
- Some great theater, a great show and a day devoted to free ice cream more
Madonna’s ‘MDNA’ shows she’s still got a lot to offer
- Madonna’s newest album is a testament to her durability more
Baseball betting’s in the air: Time to pore over team season-win totals
- LVH sports book became the first joint in Las Vegas to post 2012 major league baseball team season-win totals last month. more
‘Vagina Monologues’ at UNLV this weekend couldn’t be more timely
- As renewed debates about birth control and reproductive rights have put vaginas front and center on the national stage, it’s timely that this weekend marks ... more
Extreme Thing 2012 adds a little MMA to this year’s festival
- Heavy music. Skateboards. Dirt bikes. Wrestling. MMA. dubstep. more
Screen
TV review: ‘The Pauly D Project’
- Without a breakout personality in the supporting cast, Pauly D has to carry the show on his own. Uh oh. more
Five ‘Game of Thrones’ characters we can’t wait to see brought to life
- We love Game of Thrones. Here are five reasons why Season 2 will be even better than the first. more
Film review: ‘Wrath of the Titans’
- The only wrath you’re like to feel at this Titans sequel is your own more
Steven Seagal vs. a Ford Escape. Who wins?
- Hey, don’t laugh. The Ford Escape may be slightly smarter. more
Taste
- Hot import: Dom DeMarco's pizza
Brooklyn pizza master Dom DeMarco isn’t here to make the pie himself, but it lives up to his name.
- Make Craftsteak's marvelous braised short ribs
Short ribs so good they sell 1,200 pounds a week.
- China Poblano chef Shirley Chung finds great Asian flavors off the Strip
A Beijing native and a chef. We trust this woman’s opinion.
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