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- Costumes good, bad and strange at the 2013 Fetish & Fantasy Ball
- Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013
- "I spotted a panda kissing a pirate, a team of human lampshades, a fleet of pilots and stewardesses, and a guy in a thong."
- Italy vs. Las Vegas: Prices, floods and a mess
- Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013
- What does Vegas get right and wrong about its Italian counterparts?
- 'Flags,' 'melons' and other high-dollar Vegas chips you'll never see
- Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013
- Ever wonder what a $100,000 chip looks like?
- How far east will Fremont East go?
- Wednesday, July 10, 2013
- The entertainment district seems to be expanding, though there's little proof so far.
- Valley of the 'Bots: How a Vegas workshop is blurring the line between man and machine
- Thursday, May 2, 2013
- Human? Machine? In an entertainment studio just west of the Strip, the answer is definitely both.
- 'Hackerspace' Syn Shop offers a creative outlet for kids and adults
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
- Lots of cool toys and collaborative efforts are going down at Syn Shop.
- Can a group of Liberty University evangelists save Las Vegas?
- In 2012, Pastor Dave Earley moved to the Valley to start a church. Now he's trying to turn Sin City into Grace City
- Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
- Pastor Dave Earley prays the way you and I scroll through Facebook news feeds, the way we watch TV, the way we breathe. All day, nonstop. He spent a year asking God where he should start a church. He visited a few cities, but none seemed right.
- Scary tips and stories from casual sadist the Amazing Johnathan
- Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012
- Amazing Johnathan has taken over the Las Vegas Club Hotel and turned it into a Haunted House.
- Mafia championship comes to Vegas for some friendly psychological warfare
- Wednesday, July 18, 2012
- If you really want to put your bluffing and reasoning skills to the test, you have to play Mafia.
- Thousands of magicians descend on Vegas
- Wednesday, July 18, 2012
- The oldest magic club in the world rolls into Downtown.
- Blood, bravery and a fire-breathing clown: Welcome to Freakshow Wrestling
- Thursday, July 12, 2012
- It's all in the name of a good show, er, sideshow.
- It’s Nude Recreation Week—where are you celebrating?
- Wednesday, July 11, 2012
- Yes, this is real. The American Association for Nude Recreation says so.
- Book review: 'Failing Law Schools'
- Wednesday, July 11, 2012
- What's wrong with law schools? Everything.
- Martin Short scores laughs at the Mirage with his character impersonations and more
- Wednesday, July 4, 2012
- To boot: a rather hilarious joke about the local Kardashian Khaos store.
- Local ladies show their fancy footwork during the D’s dancing dealer auditions
- Tuesday, July 3, 2012
- “I tried to choreograph something that wouldn’t intimidate the auditionees," the choreographer said.
- Meet Las Vegan Ben McGee, the skeptic on new show Chasing UFOs
- Wednesday, June 27, 2012
- "I will say, in a couple instances, I was convinced that something happened."
- Book review: 'Digital Vertigo'
- Wednesday, June 27, 2012
- Yeah, this is one of the worst books we've read in a while
- A few quick questions with Martin Short
- Wednesday, June 27, 2012
- Martin Short is--believe it or not--a really happy guy
- Calling all dancing dealers, report to the D
- Tuesday, June 26, 2012
- Getting crazy on Fremont Street can get you a job.
- How would Nevada politics change if “none of these candidates” wasn't a ballot option?
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- Nevada is the only state in the country that offers it.
- Thinking about Kabuto, a 3D printer that makes burritos and more
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- Also, a recently-released Aretha Franklin recording.
- Nightlife imitating art: A 'Rock of Ages' hangout is realized with the Bourbon Room
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- And there's 60 bourbons available to taste. We think that's totally awesome!
- Jacks & Jokers offers trendy T-shirts (and more) with classic playing card art
- Wednesday, June 13, 2012
- The unofficial go-to designer for pro gamblers.
- Dissecting the confusion and uncertainty in Nevada's GOP
- Wednesday, June 13, 2012
- The Nevada GOP and the Clark County Republicans both had mini-embarrassments in the past week.
- Thinking about Taco Bell's new Cantina Bell menu, an upcoming Moonface show and more
- Wednesday, June 13, 2012
- Also, the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project's winning entry.
- Getting ready for the Zombie Apocalypse
- Monday, June 11, 2012
- Rick Lax is ready for the Zombie Apocalypse -- are you?
- Jonah Lehrer's 'Imagine' gives tips on developing creativity
- Wednesday, June 6, 2012
- Young and talented Wired editor Jonah Lehrer argues that creativity isn’t a gift; it’s a skill that can be developed.
- Want to be buried in Elvis' former crypt? Thanks to Julien's Auctions, you can
- Wednesday, June 6, 2012
- Fantastic news for wealthy (and morbid) Elvis fans!
- From overeaters to tatted tarts, these local models aren’t the usual runway queens
- Wednesday, June 6, 2012
- The beauties discuss their modeling beginnings, why they do it and more.
- Q&A extra: overtime with the models
- Wednesday, June 6, 2012
- Glittering unicorns and flaming queens trapped in women's bodies.
- Thinking about Mitt Romney, 'Mad Men' and more
- Wednesday, May 30, 2012
- Also, pondering the obesity rate of a nudist society.
- Memorial Day Weekend in Vegas—minus the club
- No one plans to drink at the hotel bar ... but that doesn't mean it's empty
- Sunday, May 27, 2012
- No one plans to drink at the hotel bar ... but that doesn't mean it's empty.
- 5 things every tourist should know for MDW in Las Vegas
- Friday, May 25, 2012
- From club-entry tips to parking problems, read this before you venture out in Vegas.
- On Fridays, get your steak with a side of fantastic live music at Hank's
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- “It’s like Drai’s Afterhours, but there’s no ropes ..."
- Weighing Sandoval as Romney's veep
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- Nevada's status as crucial swing state helps the Governor's chances.
- Thinking about 'Saturday Night Live,' James Bond and more
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- Also, Downtown is about to get soaked.
- Book review: 'The Fear Index'
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012
- The man who wrote The Ghost Writer returns with another effective thriller, The Fear Index
- How gambling on the World Series of Poker could influence play
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012
- The Gaming Control Board will allow gamblers to bet on various WSOP events this year.
- Holley's World (of coffee)
- A former Le Rêve performer opens her own business and creates a new community
- Thursday, May 10, 2012
- Bringing people together with fresh roasted beans and open mic Thursdays.
- Book review: 'Drop Dead Healthy'
- Wednesday, May 9, 2012
- A.J. Jacobs tackles the health craze in his latest book, 'Drop Dead Healthy'
- R.I.P. Amarillo Slim: reflecting on the legacy of the influential poker player
- Wednesday, May 2, 2012
- The 83-year-old helped to turn poker into the multibillion-dollar enterprise it is today.
- Laughing about Marriott coffee with David Sedaris
- Wednesday, May 2, 2012
- In case you didn't already know it, David Sedaris is really funny
- A 140-word review of a 140-page book, 'The World America Made'
- Wednesday, May 2, 2012
- Robert Kagan's latest book falls a bit short
- Thinking about Aria's new signage, SNL alums turned political whack jobs and more
- Wednesday, April 25, 2012
- Also, a Kir Royale faux pas.
- The tricky business of magic and copyrights
- Wednesday, April 25, 2012
- >Under copyright law, choreography, pantomime and stage directions are generally protectable; magic secrets aren’t.
- Book Review: 'The Power of Habit'
- Wednesday, April 18, 2012
- Take a peek at how New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg sees the world.
- Suicide by landmark: Hoover Dam Bypass vs. Golden Gate Bridge
- Wednesday, April 18, 2012
- The nearby bypass experienced its first suicide this week.
- Talking speed with car racing champ Enrico Bertaggia
- Enrico Bertaggia shares the rush through Dream Racing
- Wednesday, April 18, 2012
- Once Enrico Bertaggia was a champion driver. Today, he helps others get a Ferrari-fueled rush.
- Sedaris reads Sedaris at the Smith Center
- Wednesday, April 18, 2012
- The only thing better than reading David Sedaris is hearing David Sedaris read his own work.
- So long, Santorum
- Thursday, April 12, 2012
- He's out. Finally.
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