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November 18-November 24
Albert Watson’s new photography book captures Vegas’ offbeat side
- The 300-plus-page project showcases the beauty in the Valley’s working stiffs, empty lots and damp corners. read article
The men who inspired ‘The Defenders’ on TV are living the legal dream
- Sorry, Glen Lerner! Las Vegas attorneys Michael Cristalli and Marc Saggese have the ultimate commercial—a CBS drama ... read article
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The Intersection
A few words with the longtime host of NPR’s ‘Weekend Edition Sunday’
- Liane Hansen, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, is in the middle of a two-part series on the Las Vegas economy. more
Sex research is alive and going well, even if the actual sex isn’t
- For Dr. Debby Herbenick, the study of sex goes way beyond the bedroom. more
Will this season’s gingerbread houses show trouble on a tiny scale?
- With the city of Henderson accepting gingerbread house submissions for its WinterFest Celebration, the question remains whether artists will burst beyond the fantasy of the ... more
A new reality for Rick Dale of ‘American Restoration’
- Early last year, local antiques restorer had had enough. more
Why the sudden changes at the Review-Journal may be a very, very bad thing
- The more I think about it, the more I worry. more
My Chuck Taylors are better than your Chuck Taylors
- Converse’s Chuck Taylor All Stars are the ultimate pedal equalizer. more
Dinosaurs and Roses is expanding the notion of what’s possible with a nonprofit thrift store
- They doesn’t sell fossils or fresh flowers, but it does hock thousands of household items typical of thrift stores, as well as something customers might ... more
What’s your least favorite holiday?
- Whatta YOU think? The Weekly wants to know. more
Thinking about trigger-happy cops, Manny Pacquiao and more
- Also, we admit we’re anxiously awaiting for the return of Britney. more
Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Aaron Thomas more
- Dream Zone: ‘suddenly she was gone’
- I have been having a lot of dreams about the woods or firewood lately. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: Bam, beats a benefit and more
- Go party now before the tryptophan coma takes over next week. more
150 bottles of rum on the wall
- 150 varieties of rum? In one room? Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate’s life for me! Plus: 3 specialty cocktail recipes! more
Nite Bite: Dance party on Fremont Street!
- Ever stroll down Fremont Street and think, “Man, that big-ass screen would be so cool for a dance party!”? more
The “Vatican of saloons”: P.J. Clarke’s brings old-world bar charm to Vegas
- Don’t you dare ask for a frou-frou frozen drink… more
Nightlife news & notes: Reality shows, Godskitchen goes, beer for pong flows
- Two new Vegas nightlife shows start filming, Thursdays at Vanity go bye-bye and beer pong! more
Let the holiday cocktails begin!
- Your favorite shopping outlets are already gearing up for the holidays. So why not do the same with your cocktails? more
Arts & Entertainment
Painting with fire at Trifecta gallery
- The level of detail is breathtaking, especially given that all of the paintings are made with fire. more
Five things I wrote in my notebook during The Hold Steady show
- Stage right cries out for Franz Nicolay’s newsboy cap and handlebar mustache… more
Seek absolution with Las Vegas Little Theatre’s ‘Doubt’
- John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt won just about every award it could when it debuted in 2004, and it’s easy to see why. more
Silverton celebrates Movember with its Mustachio Bashio
- Movember is here, and you know what that means! Time to celebrate the ‘stache! more
Hear the drama of Tchaikovsky at the Las Vegas Philharmonic
- The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents the second installment of its Masterworks series with special guest Laura Liu. more
A welcome opportunity in a city with no art museum
- Las Vegas receives a welcome concession for those hoping to hold a conversation about art history, masterworks, techniques and symbolism. more
Fall in Vain tops final three foes to finish first in Rock the Roof battle
- Diablo’s Rock the Roof battle of the bands finale shook up the Strip with diverse sounds and an unexpected outcome last Friday night. more
GoldBoot was made for dancin’
- Former members of defunct local band America Yeah have returned to the scene with a new endeavor. more
- The launch of Southern Nevada’s Literary Arts Council
- Writers tend not to be social people, but stereotypes be damned! more
Coffeetable ‘Lost’
- The Lost Encyclopedia’s a solid way to revisit people and places you’ve long forgotten about. more
Forget daubing blue-hairs; this bingo hall is packed with hipsters
- They call it Underground Rebel Bingo Club, but it’s listed on the marquee at the Las Vegas Hilton as we drive up Friday night. more
Where to go and what to watch this week
- This week we’ve got UNLV hoops, burning witches and one of the best movies of the year. more
Screen
‘Harry Potter’ series starts winding up with ‘Deathly Hallows’
- The Harry Potter series finally kicks the plot into high gear. more
A look at the most memorable supporting roles in ‘Harry Potter’
- The Harry Potter franchise is full of colorful supporting characters who add to the tapestry of the movies’ world. Here’s a look at some of ... more
‘The Next Three Days’ is full of agonizing details
- Days takes what should be a rousing thriller and turns it into a plodding bore. more
‘Fair Game’ makes middling drama from real-life headlines
- Not every big scandal should be a movie, people. more
‘Cool It’ fights propaganda with more propaganda
- Ondi Timoner’s lively documentary Cool It, about Danish global-warming skeptic Bjorn Lomborg, is really no less alarmist and biased than Al Gore’s influential lecture. more
Taste
- Q&A: John Curtas, co-author of Las Vegas’ new restaurant guide
What happens when three food critics get together and try to pick the city’s 50 best restaurants?
- Send me to ... Bob Taylor's Ranch House
Who goes to lunch way out here?
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Chickarina soup
- Check out Lavo chef John DeLoach’s Italian wedding soup.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Orchard salad
This Thanksgiving, try a flavorful orchard salad from Serendipity.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Roasted organic turkey
This year, plan your Thanksgiving dinner using recipes from notable local chefs.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Grilled salmon
- For friends who don’t dig on poultry, Marche Bacchus serves up a tasty fish dish.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Chorizo and roasted jalapeno stuffing
- Go for some Mexican flavor with this spicy stuffing.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Pumpkin mashed potatoes
Put Halloween pumpkins to use in this tasty Thanksgiving side dish.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Butternut squash dumplings
- They sound fancy, but butternut squash dumplings will wow your guests without wasting your time.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Cranberry-orange relish
- The holiday staple gets a flavorful facelift thanks to fresh ginger, star anise and orange juice.
- A very Vegas Thanksgiving menu: Gingerbread crème brulee
Botero pastry chef Sara Steele shares her holiday dessert recipe.
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CD review: Kanye West 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'
- Judging from his news coverage, you’d think that all he does is make ill-considered political statements, interrupt awards shows and shop for new bathroom fixtures.
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CD review: My Chemical Romance 'Danger Days'
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Cocktail of the Week
Nov 22, 2010
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Deanna Rilling
Cana’s blackberry mojito
Moe-hee-toe. Sounds like summer, right? In an effort to ignore the slowly chilling weather, we cast an eye toward a light, refreshing beverage, available year-round at Town Square’s Caña Tapas ...
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