Leslie Ventura

Story Archive

Las Vegan Kat Kalling prepares to unleash personal new songs on ‘Eberly’: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021; Pop-punk and country genres coalesce on the EP, which will be released over the next few months, beginning with first single “Quicksand” on January 18.
Become the best version of yourself in 2021: tips from a Vegas-based reiki master: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021; We talked to Pamela Dylag, who doubles as the co-owner of Downtown’s Velveteen Rabbit, about how to improve one’s mindset in the new year.
Vegas music scene fixture Matthew Shaw debuts new project Dream Martyr: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021; I wanted something darker and stranger, like a weird nighttime kind of record,” he says of just-dropped album ‘Remember the Haunted Palms.’
How to clean and organize your home for the new year: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021; We talked to Sean Bellinger, owner of Maid Right cleaning services in Henderson, to get some tips on the best and easiest ways to get your place in shape.
Locally-owned Bold & Glow makes a 2021 planner for 'lives with purpose': Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021; Vegas-based graphic designer Fabiola Rangel has created a personal planner that encourages users to "focus on yourself and what you want in your life."
Year in Review: Spotlighting 2020 Vegas music: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020; Shamir, The Killers, Hassan and beyond.
Year in Review: Our most memorable 2020 Vegas meals: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020; In a year that saw us hunkering down in our homes, the Weekly staff still managed to get in some delicious bites that didn’t come out of our kitchens.
Year in Review: Our favorite 2020 albums: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020; Where did Fiona Apple, The Weeknd, Perfume Genius and Run the Jewels rank on our four critics’ lists?
Vitamin alternative: Adaptogens offer a new way of boosting the immune system: Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020; Supplements, vitamins and other botanicals have been a part of the health and wellness industry for years, and public interest shows no signs of slowing. According to a market research report by Fortune Business Insights, the immune health supplements market is expected to grow $13 billion over the next seven years.
Where to get self-care holiday gifts in Downtown Las Vegas: Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020; Local Oasis, Mike’s Recovery, the Tiny Bloom and more.
Las Vegas’ Hogtrucker fine-tunes his ‘Diskogoth’ sound: Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020; John Stapleton wrote and recorded the dance-fueled demos in his bedroom studio. “I mostly move from my bed to my couch, which is 5 feet away, and then back [to my bed] at the end of the day,” he says with a laugh.
Vegas singer-songwriter Nick Batton takes on relationships—and his hometown—on ‘Infatuation’: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020; “I made this in a bedroom,” he says, “and I’m just putting it out there.”
Nevada Ballet Theatre brings ‘The Nutcracker’ into homes for the holidays: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020; The three-part series will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the hard work and preparation that goes into each performance, using footage from previous seasons.
Vegas band Trevor and the Joneses releases new tunes while waiting to perform: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020; I never get tired of recording things,” Jones says, “but I’m itching to destroy a stage.”
Letty’s brings Leticia’s Mexican flavors to Downtown Las Vegas: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020; The tortas truly stand out, fusing authentic Mexican flavors with unique ingredient combinations.
How to have a good hair day, even in cold weather: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020; Living in the desert means being accustomed to extreme temperatures, and that doesn’t mean just in the summer. Las Vegas gets pretty chilly during winter, and just as the heat can damage your hair, dry, cold weather can wreak havoc, too. It’s cooling down in Vegas, and an itchy scalp, dry ends and weak or brittle hair can be a sign that your mane needs some extra TLC.
Jill Shlesinger brings her new passion for baking to Starburst Parlor: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020; The vintage-lifestyle enthusiast turned to baking during the pandemic—specifically, learning how to bake treats she could eat while on a ketogenic diet.
Las Vegas electronic music project Tension Mouvement builds toward the gatherings ahead: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020; Charly Verde skillfully transports listeners to a different environment, full of industrial beats and haunting, atmospheric walls of sound.
Second Helping Podcast: Holiday Favorites: Monday, Nov. 16, 2020; Chinese five-spice yams? Sounds pretty great.
Food for thought: There are many ways to eat healthfully; find the right one for you: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020; With so many diets purported as “the one” for optimal health and weight loss, it can be difficult to decide which method to try next. Here, we’ve rounded up a number of popular diets and lifestyle practices, breaking down the benefits and risks of each. Find which process best fits your lifestyle, so that—in conjunction with moderate exercise—you can feel and look your very best.
Spa at home: These self-care products can help you relax: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020; Pour a glass of wine, put on some soft music and treat yourself without leaving the house.
Local spin: New releases from Mercy Music, Same Sex Mary and Jacob Smigel: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020; Hear all three on Bandcamp now.
Solid ground: Try these techniques to keep calm in uncertain times: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020; If feeling calm and focused comes as a struggle right now, you aren’t alone. The pandemic, politics, racial justice issues and West Coast wildfires are just a few reasons why you might be on edge, but getting your mood under control might be easier than you think.
Guerrilla Pizza brings a taste of Detroit to Vegas: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020; Think thick, bready dough that’s soft and fluffy on the inside, with crispy, chewy edges covered in golden-brown cheese.
Boutique Row: Downtown’s Commerce Street welcomes a wave of locally owned thrift shops: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020; Get to know the Good Wolf Lifestyle Co., Off the Threads and Alt Rebel.
Kitchen keepers: These appliances can help make food prep less demanding: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020; Recommended air fryers, blenders, smart faucets and more.
Vegas rapper Nevos Tyler’s music reflects family legacy and his own quirky personality: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020; “When it comes to my music, I like to [take] the parts of me that I don’t get to express on a daily basis,” Tyler says, whether that’s his self-described nerdy side or his introspective, thoughtful one.
The Gulch Collective considers how Vegas life will be perceived tomorrow, and how museums present history today: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020; ‘Future Relics: Artifacts for a New World’ at the Barrick Museum is the collective’s first Las Vegas show since coming together in 2013.
Former Clydesdale singer Paige Overton embraces her solo muse: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020; “Sometimes we lose our sense of self. I just wanted to say, that’s so normal, and I celebrate it. I celebrate all the steps I take in life, whether they look good or they don’t.”
Radio and event DJ Kelly J continues expanding her brand: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020; “With everything that happened this year, it’s important to stay connected to people and what’s going on—registering to vote, talking about racial injustice. I always wanted to have that connection to the community.”
Freedom and Fashion Raises Awareness of Domestic Abuse Through Education: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020; The LA-based organization that assists girls and women in overcoming sex trafficking and domestic violence visits local women's shelters to drop off care packages.
Ronnie Abaldonado’s Distrct Arts breakdance studio is back at work: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020; The venue reopened to the public in May with limited capacity and added social distancing guidelines, and online classes are still available for those who are immunocompromised or simply wish to limit their interactions during the pandemic.
Davy’s resurfaces in the Arts District with a new vibe: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020; The new version of longtime Vegas bar will feature Caribbean-inspired light bites and cocktails, drawing from owner Ed Dorville’s heritage growing up in the Dominican Republic.
Second Helping Podcast: Football Food: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020; We’re checking in with Colin Fukunaga to find out how his Vegas-born burger shop found its way into Allegiant Stadium.
Thinking of getting a feline friend? Here are a few tips: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020; So you want to get a cat. Totally understandable. Dogs require a lot of care and attention, birds can be too noisy and fish far too quiet—and besides, everyone knows that cats rule and dogs drool. (Just kidding, dog people.)
Vegas hip-hop mainstay Phil A lines up new projects after a serious health scare: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020; “I make beats every day. I just want to release stuff at a faster rate and not hold anything back.”
Hip-hop fundraiser to benefit New Era Las Vegas: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020; The livestreaming October 2 concert event will feature more than a dozen local artists, including AUB$, Maejoy, LitBz & BarryBand$, Willay, Chazzy Kaidd and Sounds of the East.
Majestic Repertory Theatre takes its fate out to ‘The Parking Lot’: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020; “We’re in danger. We still have utilities to pay. We want to keep this great brick-and-mortar venue.”
Las Vegas’ annual Life Is Sh*t books a 24-hour web festival: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020; The 2020 edition will feature out-of-towners like Joe Jack Talcum of The Dead Milkmen and Kim Salmon of The Scientists, plus a slew of Nevada-based artists including The Dirty Hooks and Indigo Kidd.
Clean Living: Tips for rethinking and reorganizing your space: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020; Two local interior design pros talked to us about making a home feel so effortlessly livable, tidying up and decluttering are a breeze, not a chore.
Photo exhibition "I Miss Everyone" confronts isolation head-on: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020; Be it stories of loneliness or hope, local photographer Chris Mounts hopes to document such experiences with this pop-up photography event.
Vegas DJs Ikon and Silver team to release RoadHouse’s debut album: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020; The duo found a home on Nashville new-country imprint BBR Music Group, alongside labelmates like Kid Rock and Jason Aldean.
Emily Matview’s photography translates front-row punk show mayhem into visual poetry: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020; The Punks in Vegas founder’s first solo show, ‘Explosion of Silence,’ opens September 17 at the Whitney Library Gallery.
Those struggling with eating disorders are especially vulnerable during the pandemic: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020; The pandemic has made the day-to-day lives of every American more difficult, but for those with eating disorders, the social isolation and lack of routine have been especially challenging.
Beverly Chillz’s Camp Chillz gathers Vegas musicians in a time of uncertainty: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020; “Do we slip and fall behind, or do we pick each other up and find a way to create?”
Second Helping Podcast: Donuts Rule: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020; Do you prefer cake or yeast donuts? Should we spell it donuts or doughnuts?
Local spin: Listening to Mercy Music, Kilfeather, Ted Rader’s Inhuman Again and more: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020; Also: GC Records’ ‘Musicians Against Fascism Volume 2: Black Lives Matter’
Artist Heather Hermann and Meow Wolf are reviving the memory of a lost Vegas Xanadu: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020; The artist’s Area15 Omega Mart contribution is based on abandoned, 1976 plans for what would have been the city’s first themed hotel.
Vegas rapper Hassan returns with a poignant new EP: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020; “I’ve always been a firm believer in ‘strike when the iron’s hot,’ but sometimes it just gets scalding hot, and I overwhelm myself.”
What should we do when students exhibit signs of depression over their social isolation?: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020; It’s becoming common to see teens acting out, being defiant, pushing rules and boundaries and/or exhibiting depression, withdrawal, self-injury and substance abuse.