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Creature creator Miriam Writer spills her DIY Halloween secrets
- Got nightmares? Make them into costumes. read article
Scary tips and stories from casual sadist the Amazing Johnathan
- Amazing Johnathan has taken over the Las Vegas Club Hotel and turned it into a Haunted House. read article
Chatting with Travel Channel’s Zak Bagans while he investigates the paranormal
- The local is a star of the network’s Ghost Adventures program. read article
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The Intersection
The odd saga of Eli Roth’s Goretorium
- Soft opening issues, disgruntled former staff members and a whole lot of gore. more
Is Downtown Las Vegas in danger of gentrification?
- Will wealthy yuppies and retail outlets like J. Crew soon dominate the area? more
Fran Lebowitz talks politics with Frank Rich at the Smith Center
- We don’t need publicly funded Muppets when we’ve got the more adorable and cuddle-worthy Fran Lebowitz. more
A high school debate coach’s advice for the candidates
- The biggest problem with the Denver debate? No questions were answered. “If you took the question and typed up some of their answers, many times ... more
Get ready for a pixelated presidential punchfest
- Finally, a game that proves how badass Teddy Roosevelt was. more
Debating the pros and cons of Nevada’s new stamp
- Does this image of suburbia represent Nevada? Ken Miller and Kristen Peterson take sides. more
Vegas Vernacular Project preserves our disappearing voice
- Capturing the city’s visual conversations is no easy task. more
FullTiltPoker hopes Gus Hansen will erase past misdeeds
- Winning poker tournaments is nothing compared to the difficulty of this new brand ambassador’s gig. more
Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Mike Korn. more
Conversation starters: Heidi Montag to host at Crazy Horse III and more
- Also, a local cabbie finds $221,000 in an abandoned laptop case. more
Forget Times Square—Guy Fieri’s burger joint belongs in Las Vegas
- There’s plenty of room, including a big spot in Excalibur’s casino where a themed barbecue joint just closed. more
Underwater jack-o-lantern carving with the Las Vegas Scuba Meetup
- Dragging a pumpkin into the depths of Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave decked out in scuba regalia isn’t for the faint of heart. more
Five fun facts about the UNLV-UNR football rivalry
- The Rebels play the Wolf Pack this Saturday for the coveted Fremont cannon. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: Foster the People at 1 Oak, Lavo’s Sneaker Ball and more
- Also, Sofi performs at Rain. more
Nightlife news & notes: Grand opening of DB’s Pong & Pool and more
- Also, a casting call for a reality show about DJs. more
The original Fremont East bar, Beauty Bar parties past the seven-year mark
- Hipster haven has changed quite a bit, from garage to glam. more
From college radio to remixing Jay-Z, Mick Boogie is a man on the rise
- Weekly chats with the crossover DJ before a gig at Hyde Bellagio. more
Social House’s Yokai is a delicious after-dinner affair
- This post-meal cocktail is named after a mystical shapeshifting creature. more
Arts & Entertainment
Trust Us: Madonna at MGM, a film fest in Laughlin and more
- Also, Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama come to town. more
Beating Fright Dome’s freak-outs with basketball skills
- Most people get scared at haunted houses because they focus on what’s ahead of them. more
Peter Gabriel: concert review + setlist
- The occasional British rocker returns to breathe life into ‘So’ and other classics. more
Reflections on Metric’s first Las Vegas visit
- The Emily Haines-fronted indie band rocked the House of Blues on October 6. more
CD review: Muse’s ‘The 2nd Law’
- The British band’s sixth album never gains momentum or fully connects. more
- Pigs, sharks and one angry stick: Rick Lax reviews three apps
- Ever wonder what Angry Birds is like from the pigs’ point of view? more
Balanchine’s abstract ballet ‘Jewels’ leaps into the Smith Center
- Jewels represents different historical styles of dance, complete with costumes. more
Chris Tucker is back, apparently
- The star of the Rush Hour franchise is magically appearing at the Palms. more
First Friday’s ‘come-as-you-are scene’ defies categorization
- I was hunting not for one thing, but for the many little things that make up the monthly arts event. more
Screen
Horror and more at the third annual PollyGrind Film Festival
- The fest celebrates independent and underground horror and grindhouse movies. more
The dubious history of horror movies set in Las Vegas
- Sin City has had its fair share of terror. more
Film review: ‘Sinister’
- Finally, a movie about the guy who finds the footage … more
Affleck and ‘Argo’
- The director takes his act beyond Boston in this suspenseful new film. more
Seven Psychopaths gleefully punctures action-movie bravado
- An acclaimed playwright, McDonagh boasts a fundamentally digressive sense of humor, more
Second Vegas Cine Fest spotlights Teller, FDR and werewolves
- Event moved from Trop to Palms and enjoyed decent attendance this year. more
The CW’s new shows are a decidedly mixed bag
- The CW has two new shows this year. One’s watchable. The other … not so much more
Engrossing ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ explores legacy of Sixto Rodriguez
- Detroit native Rodriguez put out two low-selling albums in the early ’70s before fading into obscurity in the U.S. more
Taste
- Teppan dining gets a definite upgrade at Tetsu
It’s like Benihana but … way better
- Dispatches from Food & Wine's All-Star Weekend
Sarah Feldberg and Jim Begley highlight the best of this year’s All-Star Weekend
- Don't let the 'Sleepy' fool you—this barbecue joint rocks!
Barbecue takeout joints don’t get much more lip-smacking than this
- Make Jaleo's glorious gazpacho while you still can
It’s not too cool outside (yet) for the classic Spanish cold soup, and it’s easier than you think.
- Stripsteak chef Doug Bell digs chicken thighs and crab feeds
The guy runs Michael Mina’s steakhouse, so he knows what he’s talking about.
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CD review: Godspeed You! Black Emperor's 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!'
- Hit repeat, nudge up the volume and say Allelujah!, for one of music's most welcome reappearances.
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Muse
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Mumford and Sons
- Is this British folk band playing dress-up? Maybe, but that banjo sounds pretty good.
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Featured Cocktail
Oct 16, 2012
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Sabrina Chapman
Trick or treat: Tabu’s Black Magic Martini is better than a mini Snickers
Halloween is just around the corner. Thanks to seasonal pop-up costume shops and last week’s issue of the Weekly, your makeup and haunted house visits are all set. Now the ...
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