Andrea Domanick

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Summer gardening survival: Sunday, May 18, 2014; Tips on what to plant, how to care for vegetation for the desert’s most challenging season.
Your guide to the Linq — for tourists and locals: Thursday, May 15, 2014; The High Roller is lit and spinning, and beneath its 28 glowing gondolas, the sidewalks and storefronts of the Linq are slowly filling with life. Caesars Entertainment’s...
Coachella Weekend 2: Do’s and Don’ts for the SoCal festival: Thursday, April 17, 2014; Don't get caught in the proverbial (dust) storm!
Coachella Day 2: The good, the bad and the weird: Sunday, April 13, 2014; The ladies represent, extreme PDA and why Future Islands' frontman sounded like Cookie Monster after a bottle of whiskey.
Five hours, 150 beers and zero boredom: Coachella Day 1 by the numbers: Saturday, April 12, 2014; Long lines, Coachella consumerism and focusing on the music at the festival's Yuma Tent.
Deadmau5 returns to Vegas with April 25-26 gigs at Encore: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; We knew he couldn’t stay away.
Nightlife News & Notes: A Downtown DJ shop, remembering a house pioneer and more: Tuesday, April 1, 2014; Also, a weekend chock-full of dayclub openings headliners you won't want to miss.
The ripple effect of less water: Sunday, March 30, 2014; Amid growing concern that the drought gripping the West isn’t history repeating itself but instead is a new normal brought about by climate change, the effects of the dwindling water supply in the region are beginning to become all too clear.
SLS firms up venue roster with Life nightclub and dayclub: Saturday, March 29, 2014; Just months ahead of its Labor Day Weekend debut, the new north-Strip resort announces a 20,000-square-foot party venue.
For 10 years, SKAM Artist agency has made its mark on Vegas nightlife: Tuesday, March 25, 2014; The management company now boasts a roster of more than 60 artists, ranging from DJs Vice and Havana Brown to R&B artist Cassie.
‘It’s not a joke, it’s not a fad’: Understanding Self-Injury Awareness Month: Friday, March 21, 2014; This month is Self-Injury Awareness Month, a grassroots event focused on bringing attention to self-harm and self-injury — commonly in the form of cutting — and combating stereotypes surrounding the condition.
Kids get top billing over Las Vegas headliners: Sunday, March 16, 2014; Las Vegas Magazine's "single most ambitious project to date" puts kids in the spotlight ...
An event inspired by ‘The Walking Dead’ is a hit for apocalypse-themed bar the End: Tuesday, March 11, 2014; Come for the zombie TV show, stay for the drinks, zombie swag and unabashedly nerdy karaoke.
There will be tongue: Miley Cyrus brings 'Bangerz' to Vegas: Monday, March 3, 2014; Teens were in abundance, pants were few and far between.
From the Phillies to Hakkasan, trance team W&W sees the payoff from its hustle: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014; The DJ duo launch their Hakkasan residency this weekend.
EDMbiz returns to Cosmopolitan in June with new EDM expo: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014; Electric Daisy Carnival is still six months away, but fans and industry players alike are already gearing up.
Concert review: Queens of the Stone Age's profound, uncomfortable rock show: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014; More than a decade in, QOTSA is in its prime as a live act, delivering songs that manage to be at once unhinged and precise.
Tool, Megadeth, Lana Del Rey and more announce Las Vegas shows: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014; The past week has seen a deluge of new concert announcements, chock full of more Coachella spillover, metal heavy-hitters and other gigs to get excited about.
Late night love: The challenges of dating on the graveyard shift: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014; Swingshifters must find not only the right match, but also the time and energy for dating
Q+A: XS' Jesse Waits talks club's evolution, challenges ahead of fifth anniversary: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014; This Saturday, the Wynn’s nightlife juggernaut marks its fifth year in Las Vegas, and is showing no sign of slowing. We spoke with XS Managing Partner and local nightlife veteran Jesse Waits, who has been with the club since its inception, about XS’ evolution, challenges and plans for the future.
Poppin' tags, poppin' bottles: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis land Vegas residency: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014; It’s safe to say Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are having a good week—following the duo’s Grammy sweep Sunday night, the pair has signed on for an upcoming Vegas residency with Wynn nightlife.
Foster the People, Bryan Ferry, Rob Thomas and more announce Las Vegas shows: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014; The past week saw a flood of Coachella spillover shows announced for Las Vegas, not to mention a few other heavy hitters for the months ahead.
Katy Perry, Lorde, Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts announce Las Vegas shows: Friday, Jan. 17, 2014; Just a handful of artists announced Las Vegas shows this week, but what's lacking in volume is made up for in star power.
Fall Out Boy, Childish Gambino, Deafheaven among new Vegas concert on-sales: Friday, Jan. 10, 2014; Also: Daughtry and Eric Church are coming to the Chelsea.
Crowds choose Calvin Harris and Hakkasan for New Year’s Eve: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014; A makeshift second dance floor is all but required for the hitmaker’s first set of 2014.
Concert review: Fleetwood Mac caps its tour with an emotional Vegas stop: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014; As many of their peers have devolved into nostalgia-driven caricatures, Fleetwood Mac remains authentic.
Gary Numan, Fitz and the Tantrums, Lita Ford and more announce Las Vegas shows: Friday, Dec. 20, 2013; This winter's entertainment lineup has finally filled out with rock acts and drag queens. Yes, drag queens.
Teller and Tom Waits bring 'The Tempest' to the Smith Center: Monday, Dec. 16, 2013; Penn and Teller? Try Prospero and Teller.
Review: Jay Z brings his Magna Carter World Tour to Mandalay Bay: Monday, Dec. 16, 2013; Effortlessly charismatic, the rapper born Shawn Carter held the entire arena’s attention for nearly 30 songs by literally doing nothing more than rap.
Pink, Queens of the Stone Age, 2 Chainz, Empire of the Sun and more announce Vegas shows: Friday, Dec. 13, 2013; New show announcements for the months ahead just keep coming, with heavyweights from rock, pop and hip-hop posting Vegas show dates this week.
Vegas at the Grammys: Local winners and nominees: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013; Imagine Dragons are just the latest in the legacy of Las Vegans to be up for a Grammy, and the past honorees just might surprise you.
McCarran bartender Gary Cymerman talks life before 9/11 and Vegas hospitality: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013; “It’s a lot of fun to try to put a good shine on the city after they’ve given you the three credit cards and they’re all declined.”
International imitations: 5 global concepts for Strip developers to take on: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013; With Bally's bringing Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to the Strip, a few suggestions for future Strip development.
Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, Bastille and more announce Las Vegas shows: Monday, Dec. 9, 2013; Mother Monster returns to the MGM Grand Garden this summer.
Beyoncé at MGM Grand, Take 2: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013; Every element serves as a reminder: “That’s Queen Carter, to you."
The Killers release annual holiday single, ‘Christmas in L.A.’: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013; The hometown boys teamed up with Dawes for the tune.
Las Vegas-based Facebook page lets plus-size women ‘know that they’re beautiful’: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013; The “Plus Size Modeling” page of Las Vegas-based site Explore Talent has accumulated more than 153,000 “likes” and is the largest community page for plus-size models on Facebook.
Q+A: Mel Goodwin discusses Trans Pride Week and Las Vegas’ transgender community: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013; We spoke with Mel Goodwin, co-director of programs and partnerships for the Center, to learn more about organizing Trans Pride, the history of local transgender activism and the challenges and misconceptions facing Las Vegas’ transgender community today.
Zappos fights Kanye’s fury with ... a plunger?: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013; Yo, Kanye, I'm real happy for you and Imma let you finish, but Zappos had one of the best comebacks of all time. OF ALL TIME.
Inaugural Trans Pride Week in Las Vegas is Wednesday through Sunday: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013; The celebration, which continues through Sunday, arrives as a collaboration among the Center, Gender Justice Nevada, Mary Magdalene Friends UCC, Northwest Community Church and Get Equal Nevada.
Good gourd! 5 pumpkin beers to consider this autumn: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013; Skip that pumpkin pie this season!
The Golden Age of Vegas Dining: How the world's best ingredients end up on local plates: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013; Just one of 10 reasons we're living in the Golden Age of Vegas Dining: Many Las Vegas Valley restaurants are "sourcing" their ingredients from far-away locales to compete within the city and with dining hot spots such as Los Angeles and New York.
Weekend best bets: Halloween Parade, Vegas Valley Book Festival and Dia de los Muertos: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013; Get our your costumes and light the jack-o-lanterns — Halloween is upon us! There are plenty of options to celebrate the spooky happenings this weekend, as well as a number of other fall festivities for the whole family to enjoy.
Brainstorming Halloween costumes with Tommy Trash: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013; The electro house DJ talks playing Vegas gigs, Halloween costumes and more.
Festivalgoers mostly well-behaved, full of praise for Life is Beautiful: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013; The inaugural Life is Beautiful festival downtown continued to run smoothly on its second and final day, with an expected 24,000 attendees flocking to the festival grounds to take in dozens of bands, gourmet eateries, art installations and lectures at the weekendlong celebration. However, the day was not completely without incident. One of the towers at the entrance to the festival on 6th Street at Carson Avenue toppled in the wind around 4:45 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Downtown's Life is Beautiful festival off to peaceful start: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013; The pace of life downtown was unusually mellow Saturday afternoon, the first of the two-day Life is Beautiful festival expected draw some 20,000 per day. Police reported no arrests or citations by 5 p.m. Traffic was a snap. Music filled the streets, the aroma of cooked meat and savory dishes filled the air, and people walked breezily down the streets taking in sights and sounds all too rare for the city’s urban core.
Weekend best bets: Life Is Beautiful, PBR World Finals and ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013; Downtown’s highly anticipated Life Is Beautiful music and arts festival is here at last along with a slew of other festive fall events to help get you in the spirit for Halloween next week. Here’s a look at our weekend best bets.
Beautiful People: Festival veteran Allen Scott on booking this year's lineup: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013; Life is Beautiful's lineup is very focused in terms of the type of listener—and foodie.
What will success look like for Life is Beautiful?: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013; A look into Downtown's festival gamble with Life Is Beautiful staffers and industry experts.
The Weekly Interview: Janelle Monáe: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013; The Electric Lady talks her new album, music effecting social change and more.