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- Put a bow on it! Explore our inventive gift guide
- Need to finish your holiday shopping with some flair? We’ve got you covered. Start your tour of ... read article
The end is nigh: A history of false Armageddons
- From the Mayan “prophecy” to German visions and man-made black holes, the end is always near. read article
Local essay-contest winners (and artists!) school us on the spirit of giving
- The gift of love, through different eyes. read article
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The Intersection
Crafty comforts: DIY holiday decor
- “Wreathes are going like hotcakes.” more
Got everything you need? Consider giving your time to a charity
- Because there’s no shortage of people that need your help this holiday season more
Four cocktails to get you through the season
- Conquer holiday stress (and jabs from in-laws) with these seasonal libations. more
Check off this boozy shopping list
- These gifts will satisfy—without that pesky hangover. more
The sweetest things: three holiday treat recipes
- Peppermint, shortbread and chocolate-covered bacon! more
Three tips for the apocalypse
- Pick up these items and live. Don’t, and you’re on your own. more
- Five local Twitter personalities you need in your feed
- Get the best dirty jokes, Downtown updates and Runnin’ Rebel news on Twitter. more
Blood trails, cyber babes and Tech Cocktails in Downtown Vegas
- Finding the intersection of Internet businesses past, present and future. more
At Aria, you can play two games of poker simultaneously, but do you want to?
- On paper, the Multi Action Poker table looks like a great idea. In practice, not so much. more
The promise of Powerball will draw you to Primm
- It’s a one in 175 million shot. I like those odds. more
Struggling to find common ground with the Mormon church’s ‘new compassion’ for gays
- Is the church’s new website a step in the right direction, or too little, too late? more
Shootings will spark new debates for gun-friendly Nevada
- State Senator Tick Segerblom: “The expansion of gun rights has reached its apogee.” more
- Three things we’re thinking about this week
- Quick thoughts on Obama haters, holiday wishes and email hackers. more
Scoring touchdowns and defying stereotypes
- Get a deeper look at the Canyon Springs High School football team from the Las Vegas Sun. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: Diplo, holiday-themed parties, Bagel Ball and more
- Also, Dub Church calls it quits at Artisan. more
Andrea’s Jennipher Frost discusses the venue, ‘vibe dining’ and her ANTM past
- The new Wynn restaurant opens NYE weekend. more
Local nightlife pros share their New Year’s memories
- Last-minute table requests and celebrations at 4 a.m. more
Local venues and personalities recognized at Nightlife Entertainment Awards
- See who won big in the poll-driven popularity contest. more
Get ‘em a residency: Four thoughts on Macklemore’s Vegas debut
- The Seattle-based hip-hop group played their first Vegas gig on Dec. 14. more
Arts & Entertainment
New York artist Ellen Harvey trades her luck for your good fortune at Cosmo’s P3 Studio
- The artist’s work is on display at Cosmo’s P3 Studio. more
Enoch Augustus Scott’s ‘Confessions’ blends bodybuilding, action figures and pro wrestling
- This cabaret show’s story was fascinating, but ultimately became an emotional experience without connection. more
Trust Us: Snoop, Social D and a holiday classic
- Plus, Jerry Seinfeld and Glittering Lights at the Speedway. more
For art lovers, the action’s on the night before First Friday
- In theory First Friday is an enthusiast’s paradise; in practice it’s sensory overload. more
Screen
Film review: ‘Django Unchained’
- Tarantino’s latest is sprawling, but with occasional moments of greatness more
You probably speak a lot more Tarantino than you know
- Tarantino’s movie lines have crept into everyday conversation more
Film review: ‘The Guilt Trip’
- Barbra Streisand returns from her acting hiatus to star in the least challenging fare she could find. more
Film review: ‘Les Miserables’
- From singing to filmmaking, this is a pretty miserable experience more
Film review: ‘Jack Reacher’
- Tom Cruise drops in, and the results are unexpected, but not unpleasant. more
Film review: ‘This Is 40’ has its moments, but not much more
- Judd Apatow has lost sight of what’s worth sharing and what should remain in his notebook of ideas. more
Cirque performer Erica Linz moves from stage to screen in ‘Worlds Away’
- The star of the James Cameron-produced 3D Cirque du Soleil film chats with the Weekly. more
‘Worlds Away’ is a basic but appealing Cirque sampler
- If you’re familiar with Cirque shows, this 3D movie will bring some impressive new perspective. more
Taste
- Chef Sammy D brings boundless culinary energy to Rattlecan
Venetian burger joint offers a mechanical pickle, crazy grub and lots of graffiti.
- Cantina Laredo brings modern Mexican to Tivoli Village
Sleek and cozy decor plus spicy guacamole equals a neighborhood Mexican joint worth a try.
- For a true Kobe beef experience, stop by Shibuya
Intensely flavored, fat-marbled Japanese beef is prepared with precision at MGM’s stellar sushi spot.
- Chef Bruce Bromberg recommends early arrival for Chinese barbecue
Blue Ribbon executive chef shares why his father is his ultimate food inspiration.
- Michael Mina’s tuna tartare is one of the dishes that made his ...
The popular appetizer at the Bellagio restaurant once known as Aqua is a Mina signature.
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- It's an awful lot to take in at once, but Green Day's trilogy shows it still has plenty of energy.
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Dec 12, 2012
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Stoney’s Hot Lil’ Honey will put some spring in your two-step
It’s no secret that with Shania, the National Finals Rodeo and half of Nashville in town, there’s a whole lot of hootin’-n-hollerin’ going down. And that means it’s time to ...
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