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In search of song: Headliner Frankie Moreno treks to Europe to find inspiration
- And Sun columnist John Katsilometes tags along. read article
If classic literature’s ‘tart of tarts’ hosted a Vegas club
- A giant fame-grubbing bug. An LED-fighting knight. Thou hast seen nothing yet. read article
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The Intersection
Block 16 and Billy Richardson are building an empire—with burgers
- It might have seemed unlikely for Block 16—the Las Vegas-based hospitality company behind wildly popular restaurants LBS Burger Joint, Pink’s Hot Dogs, Holsteins, the Barrymore ... more
Will Krave Nightclub’s Downtown move prove to be a success?
- The nightspot will become part of the company’s new megaclub concept, Krave Massive. more
Reno Air Races receive boost from Nevada Department of Tourism
- After last year’s tragic crash, the event could use the support. more
Clark County approved the creation of its first public art fund. Now what?
- Not only did the commission unanimously pass the county’s first-ever percent for art fund, the entire room seemed to champion it. more
Forget food trucks: Hangover Heaven v. Wedding Wagon
- Dry heaves? True love? You’re covered. more
Could a 22,000-square-foot market make Tivoli Village a must-visit destination?
- With the recent growth of farmers’ market experiences throughout the Valley, the timing seems perfect. more
- Conversation starters: Get out the vote, get off the phone and thank’s, Harry
- Nevada Highway Patrol has issued more than 4,500 citations to drivers using cellphones in 2012 more
A food truck influx has Downtown restaurants—and local government—crying foul
- Here’s an idea: Why not prevent any new restaurants from opening Downtown? more
Carey Hart, retiree: Vegas’ best-known biker calls it a career
- On June 30, Carey Hart made it official: “The fat lady sang,” he tweeted. “Thank you so much everyone. The fans, my sponsors, the industry ... more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: First Friday goes tiki, Tao Beach gets a carnival and more
- Also, a Beer Bash at South Point and Rev Run at Rehab. more
A Midsummer night’s numerical breakdown
- Annual Palms lingerie masquerade party returns Aug. 4. more
Nightlife News & Notes: International Beer Day and Tao on Facebook
- Also, get into the Olympic spirit at Hyde or First. more
Indie-electronic-dance trio Miike Snow building momentum
- Marquee gets Snowish on August 3. more
Arts & Entertainment
CD review: Rick Ross’ ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’
- The Miami rapper mostly retraces his steps, but that’s not a bad thing. more
Book review: Alex Stone’s ‘Fooling Houdini’
- Alex Stone’s Fooling Houdini isn’t a bad read — it’s just unoriginal more
‘Go On’ awkwardly mixes snark and sentiment
- Friends alum Matthew Perry leads new NBC comedy. more
Trading licks with bluesman Johnny Winter
- Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest hits the Pearl on August 5. more
Chris Bauder turns latex house paint into the lush and erotic at Brett Wesley
- Bauder takes high-gloss ceramics—some he creates, others he finds—and then dips, drips and pours paint onto them to form obscure figures. more
Real Madrid, Beck and other things to see, hear and eat in Vegas
- Trust us on these awesome weekend events. more
World’s best hip-hop dancers try for the podium in Vegas
- It’s like the Olympics of dance, medals and all. more
Screen
The ‘Total Recall’ remake makes surface improvements but forgets the original themes
- Does Colin Farrell play the lead role better that the Governator? more
Taste
- Japanese food goes modern at the Wynn's Mizumi
Mizumi is colorful, energetic and a great addition to Las Vegas’ dining scene.
- Three reasons you must visit Marche Bacchus now
If you haven’t been to Marche Bacchus lately, here’s a few reasons why you need to go back
- Cure that tripa taco craving at Taqueria el Palenque
You probably haven’t been to Taqueria el Palenque yet, but you should
- Chef David Myers on knives, condiments and poisonous fish
The creator of Comme Ça just happens to love Haribo gummy bears.
- LBS Burger Joint chef brings perfection to your table
You know it’s the perfect burger because it says so on the menu.
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Reevaluating Blur
- The Brits' seven albums each feature a second disc of bonus material.
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CD review: Rick Ross' 'God Forgives, I Don't'
- The Miami rapper mostly retraces his steps, but that's not a bad thing.
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CD review: The Gaslight Anthem's 'Handwritten'
- Gaslight Anthem's major-label debut is a great one
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Featured Cocktail
Aug 8, 2012
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Sabrina Chapman
At Night Swim, XS serves a sangria for expensive tastes
Dancing in the moonlight to some of the biggest DJ names in the world, poppin’ champagne bottles and drinking Millionaires Sangria. That’s the way we do in Las Vegas, thanks ...
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