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August 23-August 29
Dream city: The Vegas skyline that might have been
- What if the Strip had London instead of Paris? What if Fremont Street had a life-sized Starship ... read article
Education Issues 101: A look at this year’s challenges for School District
- Despite improvements, a recent report ranked Nevada’s public education worst in the nation. read article
A very Vegas education: Five UNLV courses you don’t want to miss
- It’s not too late to sign up for that Sex, Dance and Entertainment class. read article
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The Intersection
Small businesses, big beginnings: Talking with Downtown Project’s Don Welch
- The Downtown Project’s plan to open dozens of small businesses in the next few years after picking from hundreds of at-times highly creative submissions can ... more
- Conversation starters: Hospital denies decision-making to domestic partners and more
- Also, a man tries to rob a local Dairy Queen with a samurai sword. more
With his post-Olympic Vegas weekend, Ryan Lochte proves he’s ready to headline
- The aqua-stud is a marquee-ready cash cow. more
- A primer for those eligible for affordable health care next year
- How to get the insurance, what it costs, and more. more
Artist Suzanne Lugano uses the human form as a canvas
- “Every body is different. So no matter what I have in my mind, I get a surprise when the models drop their clothes, and I ... more
- Faces of gay Vegas: Modeling agency launches LGBT division
- Will it perpetuate the notion that LGBT people look different? more
- Thinking about Todd Akin, ‘True Blood’ and more
- Also, a yodel for emergency situations. Yes, a yodel. more
Mop racing at the Olympics
- There’s no denying that housekeepers are one of the most important groups keeping this city running, more
Is it time for Nevada to think again about guns?
- They’re everywhere—in movie theaters, at Dairy Queen, on the front page. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: AFAN’s Black & White Party, Nelly at Rehab and more
- Also, Morgan Page at Surrender. more
Nightlife news & notes: Prince Harry races Ryan Lochte at XS and more
- Also, Culinary Dropout opens. more
Sitting in judgment at Bombay Sapphire’s Imaginative Bartender Search
- Mixologists vie for a sweet prize package, including the cover of GQ. more
Belvedere’s Lemon Tea vodka makes Tea Time a perfect summer drink
- The libation was served at the vodka’s Saturday launch party. more
Arts & Entertainment
A ‘Wicked’ musical comes to the Smith Center
- The story of Oz didn’t start with Dorothy … more
Ministry of Love focuses on getting its singer healthy
- The band’s recent HOB show will likely be its last for the foreseeable future. more
The Dillinger gives music fans good reason to visit Boulder City
- The restaurant and bar celebrates their one-year anniversary next month. more
Restaurant Week, Vinyl’s first night and other things you want to know about
- Plus, Charlie Sheen roaster Amy Schumer at the Riv. more
CD review: Yeasayer’s ‘Fragrant World’
- Yeasayer’s latest album is a compelling listen more
Geoffrey Nunberg’s new book gets to the bottom of “asshole”
- With the decay of Victorian values, it first seemed smart not to seem smug. more
Get ready for grotesque body painting and lightbulb eating
- Third annual Cannibal Night fundraiser set at Erotic Heritage Museum. more
Screen
Film review: ‘Killer Joe’
- Killer Joe is little more than a wallow in the worst of humanity more
Film review: ‘Premium Rush’
- Premium Rush is a commendable attempt at a B movie more
Film review: ‘Hermano’
- All we can say about Hermano is … Oh, brother more
Taste
- Everybody Woonam Jung tonight: Korean barbecue awaits you
This Korea Town Plaza joint will welcome you in—and keep you coming back.
- Delmonico's secret stash is one of the country’s top whiskey collections
Emeril’s Venetian steakhouse is the spot for the good stuff.
- Strip House is celebrating and you get to take the cake
Your birthday cake didn’t have 24 chocolaty layers. Jealous?
- Tao chef Mike Armstrong on the art of Japanese cuisine
Chef likes the underdog factor of cooking at Tao.
- Fleur offers a cooler take on Thai
Chef Laurent Pillard shares a well-balanced Thai recipe.
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CD review: Imagine Dragons' 'Night Visions'
- Imagine Dragons' Night Visions is well-polished, but a tad overwrought
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CD review: Yeasayer's 'Fragrant World'
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CD Review: 'Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A Tribute to ...
- This tribute is a little heavy on the Nicks.
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Featured Cocktail
Aug 29, 2012
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Sabrina Chapman
How to mix four signature Vegas Labor Day libations
Sharing is caring this Labor Day. What better way to celebrate than passing around these tasty cocktails by the pitcher? From refreshers to adrenaline kicks to hangover havens in a ...
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