Leslie Ventura

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Piranha bites into tough Mondays with streaming drag shows: Monday, May 4, 2020; Goodbye, blue Monday. The girls of Piranha are bringing the magic of drag into peoples’ homes with a livestream show every Monday at 7 p.m.
Checking in with some folks who continue to keep us fed: Thursday, April 30, 2020; Almost 70% of people [at this grocery store] are wearing masks, but there’s a lot of people who really don’t care, who are either oblivious to [the pandemic] or feel like this whole thing is a hoax.”
Locked out of regular gigs, Valley musicians are becoming music teachers: Thursday, April 23, 2020; Trapped by the economic hardships of this pandemic lockdown, local musicians Emily Sully and Sonia Seelinger are teaching to survive.
Las Vegas musician Beverly Chillz finds new ways to create during the shutdown: Thursday, April 23, 2020; Chillz’s voice and lyrical pacing might draw comparisons to artists like The Weeknd, but his cinematic delivery—often accompanied only by an acoustic guitar player—sets him apart.
Challenge yourself with Nevada Museum of Art's "Hands On" projects: Wednesday, April 22, 2020; The Reno-based museum presents a stay-in-place version of the family-friendly art day that the museum has hosted for years.
Mondays Dark brings in big entertainment names for a six-hour telethon to benefit local performers: Tuesday, April 21, 2020; Brad Garrett, Shania Twain, Wayne Newton and performers from Cirque du Soleil are on the lineup for the April 27 free live streaming event.
System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian brings his 22Red cannabis brand to Nevada: Thursday, April 16, 2020; “Everything goes through me,” he says. “The strains, what we’re growing and what I want out there, even the naming of them.
The LGBTQ Center reaches out to care for the Valley's elderly: Wednesday, April 15, 2020; "Many of our seniors have lost their spouse,” says executive director John Waldron. “[They're] depending on us to reach out to them.”
Las Vegas' hair stylists are feeling the financial pinch of the shutdown: Tuesday, April 14, 2020; As most Las Vegans continue to shelter at home, the Valley's hair stylists are feeling the economic impact as their business comes to a halt.
Missing your regular hair appointments? These home tips could tide you over: Thursday, April 9, 2020; If you have very short hair, you can use clippers or a beard trimmer, but start with a longer guard. “Most people go too short, and there’s no coming back from that.”
It’s important to check in on domestic abuse victims: Thursday, April 2, 2020; “It’s typical for domestic violence victims to feel isolated in normal circumstances, and now here we are in this unprecedented time.”
Survival songs: Vegas punk band No Red Alice ‘pours its heart’ into its new music: Thursday, April 2, 2020; The trio released its first official EP, ‘Don’t Be Here After Dark,’ on March 13.
Las Vegas shelter: Virus lockdowns further endanger abuse victims: Wednesday, April 1, 2020; SafeNest, a Las Vegas-area nonprofit, has seen a 12% increase in calls to its 24-hour domestic violence hotline during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Comfort spins: Revisiting some of our all-time favorite Vegas recordings: Thursday, March 26, 2020; Hassan, Holding Onto Sound, Jacob Smigel and more.
Brew coffee at home like a pro: Thursday, March 26, 2020; Mothership Coffee co-owner Joshua Walter spoke to the Weekly about how to make the perfect cup in your own home kitchen.
The Barrick Museum draws a line against quarantine stress: Monday, March 23, 2020; The Barrick Museum at UNLV is asking people to create a new drawing every day in response the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fergusons' Market in the Alley will stage a virtual edition this weekend: Friday, March 20, 2020; The pop-up version will run Saturday from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m.
Album review: Shamir's "Cataclysm": Thursday, March 19, 2020; Shamir's latest self-released record peels back a new layer for the artist, revealing an even more intimate and endearing side.
Local businesses get creative to combat the coronavirus: Thursday, March 19, 2020; Las Vegans are feeling the economic impact of coronavirus as the city responds to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Resorts, restaurants and shops continue to close, and service industry workers have been among the hardest hit.
Album review: U.S. Girls’ ‘Heavy Light’: Thursday, March 19, 2020; Meghan Remy has grown her band into a community of 20 session musicians as vital to U.S. Girls’ sound as the vision itself, moving together in a celebration of unity at a time when often there is none.
Is marijuana essential? Dispensaries OK’d to stay open: Wednesday, March 18, 2020; Is marijuana essential during the coronavirus pandemic? That seemed to be the question this morning as people flocked to Las Vegas-area dispensaries to stock up after Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered ...
Mondays Dark livestreams its March edition to keep the show going: Tuesday, March 17, 2020; Monthly variety show Mondays Dark will continue on at the Space, and we can watch it from home.
Rounding up Irish dining favorites for St. Patrick’s Day week: Thursday, March 12, 2020; What to eat at McMullan’s Irish Pub, Rí Rá, Crush and beyond.
Vegas Golden Knights music director Jake Wagner helps bring local music to the masses: Thursday, March 12, 2020; He has songs from more than 60 acts from which to choose for his Vegas-born “artist of the game” segment—The Dirty Hooks, Mikey Picasso, Shelco Garcia and Teenwolf, Youth Fables, Mercy Music and more.
The inaugural Women of Color Arts Festival aims to strengthen an underrecognized community: Thursday, March 5, 2020; The fest begins with the Art of Us exhibition opening reception inside the Arts Factory Warhol Loft, followed by a panel discussion with women of color from the UNLV arts department faculty.
One man’s journey to pizza obsession: Thursday, March 5, 2020; It became my favorite food as I became a food writer, eating and learning at Northside Nathan’s, Settebello, Naked City, Pizza Rock and Metro, and then Pop Up, Old School, Ada’s, Evel Pie and others.
The Silver State’s new album finds the Vegas trio in its right place: Thursday, March 5, 2020; Drawing earthy comparisons to Wilco, Neil Young and early Radiohead, ‘YRUYMI’ balances dualities of light and dark, death and rebirth.
Where to eat when you’re in Pahrump: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020; Have you tried Symphony’s Restaurant, O Happy Bread or the Pourhouse?
Let's talk about HIV: An open discussion with health care providers can go a long way toward treatment and prevention: Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020; What would you do if you needed a potentially lifesaving medication within 72 hours, but your doctor didn’t know where to get it? When it comes to HIV prevention in Southern Nevada, there’s a gap in education and communication among medical providers, and it’s having a direct effect on the lives of patients.
Fast fashion wrecks lives and our environment, but there are smart and stylish alternatives: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020; Thanks to fast fashion, people can now afford garments that look as though they were bought straight off the runway at a fraction of the cost.
Burnt Karaoke keeps the Bunkhouse vibe chill on Monday nights: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020; “Karaoke is my therapy,” says Camacho, who attended karaoke at the Bunkhouse long before she and Hohener began hosting their night there. “It was our girl time,” Hohener adds.
Mexican joint Más Por Favor brings new tastes to Chinatown: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020; In keeping with its décor, the food is fun—think tacos covered in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or named after sex moves.
Local music notes: SquidHat closes shop, plus new releases from Youth Fables and Feigns: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020; We were in year eight of a five-year plan,” SquidHat Records founder Allan Carter says.
Parties for couples—or solo celebrations—this Valentine’s Day weekend in Las Vegas: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020; Should you head to Greene St. Kitchen, On the Record or Drai’s? Maybe all three.
Has Primm’s Desperado roller coaster made its final descent?: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020; Buffalo Bill’s giant, yellow coaster has closed “until further notice,” according to the Primm resort’s website, and an employee who answered the phone said there was only a “slight chance” it would ever reopen.
The joyous DJ Julezz designs her sets the same way she approaches life: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020; “I like getting people out of their shells,” she says. “I make a fool out of myself so people feel comfortable.”
David Perrico turns a Vegas club formula on its head with his Pop Strings Orchestra: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020; “I’m just doing a throwback to old Vegas with today’s music. … I’ll take an Earth, Wind & Fire song like ‘September,’ and then I’ll do a 10-minute mashup, a medley of nonstop songs, all in the same tempo.”
Studio at the Palms celebrates 15 years at the forefront of Vegas music: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020; The spot has always carried an element of mystery, with most artists recording in complete secrecy. “This is when an artist is at their most vulnerable. They’re working on material that may or may not make their career.”
The Cosmopolitan’s Vesper bar rethinks its space and its drink menu: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020; For $22, you get two (barely) smaller portions of the classic of your choice and the mixologist’s glowed-up version. It’s basically two cocktails for the price of one.
85C Bakery bring tasty Taiwanese treats to Shanghai Plaza: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020; For the best experience, bring a group of friends to divide and conquer the vast bakery floor, and to try as many of the offerings as possible.
Terra Rossa returns to anchor Red Rock Resort’s culinary lineup: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020; The menu focuses heavily on veal, offering seven iterations, including three chop variations and classics like veal marsala and scaloppini, while the chicken mattone takes advantage of the Josper grill and oven.
Veg-In-Out Vegan Market fills a niche for Las Vegas shoppers: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020; The new spot Sunset Road, just west of Sunset Park, only sells items that are plant-based and cruelty free.
Women’s health and wellness made waves at this year’s CES: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020; This marked the first year that the event formally permitted sex tech under the health and wellness category, for a one-year trial run.
The Rabbit Hole collective celebrates five years in Vegas: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020; The group, which recently launched a record label called 24 Karrot Records, will throw a blowout party at Downtown’s CMXX, featuring various collective members and labelmates and a headlining performance by The Noir Movement.
Ring in the Lunar New Year with dim sum, the meal at the heart of Chinese cuisine: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020; “I still remember learning to make har gow. You fold and fold and fold the dumpling, and it takes a long time just to make one. Why not make it easy?”
DJ Mel DeBarge teams up with Rev Run for On the Record’s one-year anniversary: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020; “On the Record gives you a wider platform. It’s a place where you can run a little more wild with your music selection, and the crowd accepts it.”
Garagiste looks to elevate the Downtown wine scene: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020; “If you have a conversation with us, we can guide you in the right direction. We’ll take you down a rabbit hole, or we’ll just brush the surface if you want.”
New-look Tao Beach to relaunch in 2021: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020; The pool club will remain dark for the 2020 season before relaunching next year.
Valerie Stunning’s Paradise City Creamery comes with a message of inclusion: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020; On January 17, she’ll celebrate a new residency at Artifice, which will continue every third Friday through 2020.
Start the new year right at True Food Kitchen: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020; The approach has clearly caught on with mindful eaters, bringing together the rustic touches of North Italia with the health-conscious, fresh approach of Flower Child, two more Sam Fox creations with Vegas outposts.