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May 10-May 16
Building bodies (and minds) with Denise Dinger
- On the outer edge of human strength and effort, a fitness coach molds clients for competition—and life. read article
Holley’s World (of coffee)
- A former Le Rêve performer opens her own business and creates a new community read article
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The Intersection
Journalist vs. public figure duels: Three to remember
- Will anything measure up to the immortal Norm vs. Criss Angel battle? more
The Sahara’s SLS renovation could mean big things for the north Strip
- The hotel’s redevelopment project will begin in September. more
- Finding a home with urban sophistication
- Killer views and more, now available. more
Brian “Paco” Alvarez, a Las Vegas original
- There’s nothing more rewarding for a geek like me than reading the missives between two individuals debating the name of Las Vegas, should it be ... more
Punch drunk love for Mayweather?
- Inexplicably, even Justin Bieber is a fan. more
- Testing canine saliva with our young scientist
- Seven Nevada students are off to Pittsburgh for the 2012 Intel science fair. more
R.I.P. Meow: Examining the pet obesity epidemic
- Nevada is one of the worst states in the nation for pet obesity. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: The Wanted, Audrina Patridge, zombie prom and more
- Also, a Weekly-sponsored beer fest at Hard Rock! more
Nightlife news & notes: Uinta Tap Night at Aces & Ales and more
- Also, Samantha Ronson and Vice engage in a friendly cross-booth DJ battle. more
Breaking out the keytar at Marquee
- Joachim Garraud brings his Invasion Show to Cosmo. more
A classic cocktail revived at American Fish
- Prepare to fall in libation infatuation with the Moscow Mule. more
Arts & Entertainment
Hit the runway! Fashion Week comes to Las Vegas
- Nightly shows from local, national and international designers. Plus, cocktail parties. more
Which concerts to see, where to eat big and how to score ‘Dictator’ swag
- Also, a local team makes a run for the title. more
Cartoonist Guy Delisle’s world travels take him to an explosive new setting: Jerusalem
- “It’s a city so unlike any other that, in many ways, it might as well be another planet.” more
The second ‘Object Builders’ student art exhibit feels as fearless and infectious as the first
- It seems UNLV and CSN have some talented artists on campus. more
Book review: ‘Drop Dead Healthy’
- A.J. Jacobs tackles the health craze in his latest book, ‘Drop Dead Healthy’ more
City’s Aerial Gallery moves to First Street as part of Downtown’s Art Trail
- The city is moving the Aerial Gallery over to First Street as part of its Art Trail project, designed to stretch from Boulder Plaza behind ... more
Winners, losers and break evens from the Kentucky Derby
- Betting on the last two legs of the Triple Crown? Check out our Kentucky Derby roundup more
7 Fingers brings ‘PSY’ to Smith Center
- Set in a psychiatrist’s office, it’s a blend of flips, balancing, juggling, trapeze artistry, pitch-perfect choreography and even a bit of humor, all in an ... more
Screen
UNLV’s Francisco Menendez and Roger Corman are ‘Stealing Las Vegas’
- It’s pretty unlikely for a filmmaker to get his big break after spending more than 20 years as a university professor, but that’s exactly what ... more
Film review: ‘Dark Shadows’
- ‘Dark Shadows’ finds Tim Burton in a scary place: Autopilot more
Film review: ‘The Lady’
- Luc Besson’s latest film The Lady is a bit … ordinary more
Taste
- Megan Romano takes her sweets to the neighborhood
Aureole’s former pastry chef serves it up at Chocolate & Spice
- Savory secrets to Biscayne's enduring lamb eggplant taco
If you can make chicken parm, you can make this.
- Chef Carlos Guia of Country Club likes his lunch with a little ...
With roots in South America and New Orleans, Guia’s tastes are also Vegas favorites.
- Design your own burger at Wildburger
And don’t forget the deep fried Twinkies.
- Hot, crispy, juicy love at Pho Saigon 8
Vietnamese cha gio set the standard for crunchy, savory bliss.
- Eat to end hunger at Taste of the Nation
All of the proceeds from this annual event benefit Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger.
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2012-05-16
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2012-05-18
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2012-05-23
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An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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Tenacious D's return is ... D-pressing
- Even hardcore Tenacious D fans will have a hard time getting worked up about Rize of the Fenix
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Silversun Pickups
- The quartet explores on its third album, and doesn't necessarily succeed.
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CD review: Beach House's 'Bloom'
- The Baltimore duo's latest is a shoddy version of its last full-length.
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Featured Cocktail
May 16, 2012
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Sabrina Chapman
Cucumber meets jalapeno in a customer-inspired Mandarin Bar cocktail
Mandarin Oriental, the international hotel group with a reputation for luxury and service, has done it again. This time with a cocktail. As the story goes, Mr. Olsen, a regular at ...
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