April Corbin
Story Archive
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Music
A few thoughts about the glitter-covered, whisky-loving liar that is Ke$ha
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Ke$ha’s lyric about how the party don’t start ‘til she walks in…? Bad grammar and complete BS.
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Music
Exploring the studio space
Thursday, May 5, 2011 Remember when Vegas acts had to leave town to record? Not anymore. Our tour of four top-equipped local audio labs
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Music
Chatting with music producer Kevin Churko
Thursday, May 5, 2011 The three-time Juno Award-winner is opening a studio on Las Vegas Boulevard
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Music
Scalper 101: That's the ticket ... or is it?
Thursday, May 5, 2011 Ticket scalping. It’s the big greasy elephant in the room—well, technically, outside of it—at live concerts.
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As We See It
Get your good on with Hard Rock Cafe
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 The city’s two Hard Rock Cafes are gearing up for 40 straight days of do-gooding!
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Development
It fakes a village: Was Tivoli necessary in this economy?
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Tivoli Village: great idea or just another Town Square?
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A&E
It's really happening: Kiss, monsters and golf—oh my!
Thursday, April 28, 2011 Remember the company that wanted to open a Kiss-and-monsters-themed indoor mini-golf course on the Strip?
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As We See It
Thinking about musical memories, foul smells and more
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Also we talk about whether or not it's obnoxious to wear sunglasses inside, at night, with rhinestones.
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As We See It
Las Vegas is serious about reducing its stray feline population
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Clark County is taking action to decrease the size of the local feral cat community, estimated to be as large as 300,000 felines.
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Nightlife
Nearly nude partying comes with some unusual concerns
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Partying at the pool or attending underwear night at the gay bar sometimes calls for some creative thinking...
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Las Vegas
Woman discovers life after AIDS virus diagnosis
Sunday, April 24, 2011 After Theresa King learned she was HIV positive, she took her 15-year-old son to Palm Mortuary. It was 1995, and she assumed she wouldn’t live to see the new millennium. At 40, King knew nothing about HIV or AIDS except that they killed people, so it was time to pick out a casket, secure a grave site and get her will in order.
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Dining
Chewing the fat with competitive eater Jason Scarincio
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 I did a meatball-eating contest at the Rio. I go to Buffalo Wild Wings for their blazing challenge and try to do it within a minute. I’ve competed in the Wing Bowl. I’ve done corned beef. I’ve attempted the Colossal Burger at Club Fortune twice.
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As We See It
Thinking about Victoria beer, Serendipity 3 and more
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Also, a photographer's pictures of American shopping malls.
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Nightlife
Gamer's delight: Insert Coin(s) delivers on its promise
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 The videobar gamelounge has finally opened its doors after months of speculation and anticipation.
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A&E
A crash course in wheelchair rugby
Monday, April 18, 2011 Some know it as murderball, a cheeky nickname officials downplay because most corporate sponsors steer clear of things even remotely suggesting murder.
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A&E
Checklist: Claire Sinclair
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 The Playboy playmate and Bettie Page spokeswoman returns to Las Vegas to guest star in Crazy Horse Paris at the MGM Grand, April 20-27.
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Dining
At Hussong's, ignorance in any language
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Does “Hussong” sound like an Asian name to you?
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A&E
Pillow Fight Club
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Weekly writer April Corbin participates in International Pillow Fight
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A&E
A bar fit for a Burger King
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Beer at a BK? Believe it! Get the details here.
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As We See It
Thinking about failed April Fool's Day pranks, Snow Phoenix and more
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Also, Rick Lax takes issue with a Pad Thai restaurant.
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Education
UNLV Liberal Arts reveals revised plan for budget cuts
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 It includes the elimination of non-tenured professors in the philosophy, anthropology and sociology departments.
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Cosmopolitan
Heels = sexy. Drunk women in heels? Not so sexy.
Monday, April 4, 2011 They are called “drinking shoes,” not “walking shoes.”
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Dining
Trying to put our finger on a chameleon of a local roll
Thursday, March 31, 2011 A California Roll is a California Roll is a California Roll. But a Vegas Roll?
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As We See It
Despite low turnout at this year’s Twestival, Nevada is No. 1
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Nevada as leader of anything in the technological realm is a concept many have difficulty believing.
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As We See It
Thinking about beer, birthdays and being tagged on Facebook
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Also, we love Station Casino's new ad campaign.
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Fashion
Going Lady Gaga over a dress
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Cellophane party dresses are not always appropriate.
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Music
Lady Gaga gives surprise performance at Krave
Friday, March 25, 2011 Not surprisingly, she performed her unofficial gay anthem, "Born This Way."
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Music
Red Rock Resort releases poolside concert series lineup
Thursday, March 24, 2011 Echo & The Bunnymen, O.A.R., Weezer among bands listed
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A&E
You are what you tweet
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Fan of @Twitter and in #LasVegas? Then head to the Las Vegas Twestival #tweetup on March 24!
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As We See It
Dying to be green
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Death is a natural part of the life cycle. When it comes to commonplace burial practices, however, the process is anything but eco-friendly
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As We See It
Thinking about 'Real World' choices, saving time and more
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Also, Vegas drivers need to shut up.
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News
Trump International wants to pamper your pooch
Thursday, March 10, 2011 "Pet-friendly" takes on a whole new meaning at Trump Las Vegas.
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Entertainment
Keeping 'em guessing
Thursday, March 10, 2011 Two former female impersonators look back on years of pulling in the crowds.
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A&E
'Hedwig' returns to Vegas for a one-night-only benefit show
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Proceeds from this Hedwig and the Angry Inch production go to a very worthy cause.
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As We See It
Thinking about Sheen, Smigel and other stuff
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Also, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is offering a great deal.
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Music
A few words on hip-hop's bad rap
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Violence and hip-hop have a long history together, and the fact that the late-February shooting of a woman outside Area 702 Skatepark in North Las Vegas happened after an 18-and-over hip-hop event brings back a bitter taste for many on the Vegas music scene
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Downtown
Om My God: Emergency Arts debuts Downtown yoga studio
Friday, March 4, 2011 Emergency Arts already boasts a coffee stop that turns into a tavern at night, art galleries, zine library, salon and the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
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Local Music
So far, snow good for Red Abbey
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Bluesy duo finding success since relocating from New York
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A&E
No day but...Wednesday. 'Rent' returns to the Valley
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Another production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is coming to the city.
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As We See It
Thinking about pot roast, how awesome Vegas is and more
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Also, yet another reason the Cosmopolitan is the coolest place ever.
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A&E
Watch the least sexy Wii game ever created
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 Are you looking for a way to make a normal party completely awkward?
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As We See It
Thinking about midday shags, Words With Friends and more
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 Also, special amenities at LV Air.
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As We See It
Wisdom from a drunk baby in Las Palmas
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 As you venture out this weekend, may I offer you a word of advice.
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Nightlife
Double Down sues the Double Down
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 The Happiest Place on Earth is suing a lounge in Austin, Texas.
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A&E
Seldom Seen Poets find the spotlight at Sunrise Coffee
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 Are you an unrecognized wordsmith? Seldom Seen Poets is definitely for you!
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As We See It
Thinking about the Mob Museum, Spalding vs. Bieber and more
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 Also, Bar + Bistro raises over a grand for a good cause.
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As We See It
Stop punishing horny teens for sexting
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 Sexting teens, beware! You could be a sex offender.
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A&E
Ronnie from 'Jersey Shore' makes a terrible Chippendale
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 The juicehead gorilla didn’t do much as the Rio revue’s first guest star
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Dining
Yogurtland at Town Square may soon have a Tasti competitor
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 Just in time for spring, everyone’s favorite glorified mall is getting a new dessert option.
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Entertainment
Deja Vu Showgirls becomes stripperless strip club for a night
Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 Here’s a riddle for you: When is a strip club not a strip club?