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It’s not all fireworks and hot dogs this Fourth of July weekend. Plan your three-day party with this complete guide to the holiday.

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Sales-tax rate in Clark County and Las Vegas rises to 8.1 percent as of July 1
Hey, what do we care? We’re not buying anything anyway.
Second golf course to close at Lake Las Vegas.
Area golfers flew their funny-looking pants at half mast.
Gov. Jim Gibbons demands to know what can be done about high gas prices.
Great idea! In fact, may we suggest a fact-finding trip to Saudi Arabia? And please—take your time.

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The Kats Report
07.03.09
6:17 p.m.

On the track, this Kwasniewski is making a name for himself

By John Katsilometes

Dylan Kwasniewski, whose surname should strike you as familiar, is already a 10-year driving veteran and a multiple points champion at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Read more...

 

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The Playground
07.03.09
5:59 p.m.

Celeb forecast: Vegas goes to the pros

By Melissa Arseniuk

Poker players and professional athletes are flocking to the Strip to celebrate Independence Day. Read more...

 

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Debriefing
07.03.09
11:49 a.m.

Closing the book on the Reading Room

By Scott Dickensheets

I’ve written more than one premature obit for the Reading Room, the independent bookstore snuggled into a mop closet in Mandalay Place, but on Thursday Reading Room employees confirmed the sad finality: July 17 will be the store’s last day. Read more...

 

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The Kats Report
07.03.09
10:58 a.m.

Injured aerialist Sonnenberg already recovering, but needs a boost

By John Katsilometes

Sonya Sonnenberg says she doesn’t remember much about the fall that injured her Sunday, but she does know she’s facing a long recovery and mounting medical bills. Read more...

 

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Nocturnal Admissions
07.02.09
9:28 p.m.

The Rose is out of the bag

By Xania Woodman

Sources say The Rose, a “cocktail room,” will open at summer’s end in the former footprint of the diminutive Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce. Read more...

 

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Josh Bell Hates Everything
07.02.09
6:42 p.m.

Gangsters, food and Nic Cage

By Josh Bell

Brian Black joins Josh to talk about Michael Mann’s gangster movie Public Enemies and the advocacy documentary Food, Inc., plus receives a warning against renting the Nicolas Cage vehicle Knowing on DVD. Read more...

 

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Nocturnal Admissions
07.02.09
5 p.m.

America’s Best DJ Awards are coming to Vegas

By Deanna Rilling

If a DJ spins to an empty room, are they still the best in the nation? ABDJ awards are coming back to town; this time, we’re telling everyone and the party is going to be huge. Plus, Vegas’ Scotty Boy chats about defending his number five spot. Read more...

 

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Debriefing
07.02.09
4:03 p.m.

Vegas lands in No. 3 spot on sweatiest cities list

By Cara McCoy

Las Vegas is known for its glittering lights, expansive entertainment and luxurious casinos. According to deodorant maker Old Spice, it’s also making a name for itself in pit stains. Read more...

 

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The Playground
07.02.09
3:48 p.m.

Billy Gardell: “The gift that keeps giving”

By Allison Duck

If you’re missing My Name is Earl, come see Officer Hoyne, better known as comedian Billy Gardell, perform live this weekend at Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station. Read more...

 

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The Playground
07.02.09
2:11 p.m.

Which came first, The Lion King or the parachute pants?

By Sarah Feldberg

At a recent performance of The Lion King at Mandalay Bay it wasn’t the heartwarming tale of triumph that caught my attention. It was the parachute pants. Read more...

 

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The Playground
07.02.09
12:15 p.m.

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck among celebs to Ante Up for Africa

By Melissa Arseniuk

The best stargazing today will be at the Amazon Ballroom at the Rio where A-listers and poker pros will sit side by side for a charity poker tournament. Read more...

 

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Stripped
07.02.09
9:36 a.m.

It’s premiere time for the new boobs

By Justice

One month after surgery, there is no swelling. They’ve settled. They’re silent. They’re beautiful. Read more...

 

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News
07.02.09
12 a.m.

Does scandal matter?

By Stacy J. Willis

There’s a certain poetry to the news of former Clark County Commissioner Dario Herrera’s impending release from prison coinciding with the news of Sen. John Ensign’s extramarital affair. Read more...

 

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News
07.02.09
12 a.m.

Flipping sides on flair

By Xania Woodman

This is going to be hard for me to say: Flair … is … dead. Or, if it is not, maybe it should be. Like spandex, it had more than its fair share of time on the radar. Read more...

 

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News
07.02.09
12 a.m.

Save the planet, eat a burger

By Ken Miller

Create uses Angus beef, and organic fruits and vegetables for its salads and burger toppings. As the name implies, you can create quite the custom burger—just be prepared to get a tad overwhelmed choosing from the more than 60 available options. Read more...

 

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News
07.02.09
12 a.m.

The recently departed and their connections to Las Vegas—and each other

By Las Vegas Weekly Staff

Michael Jackson briefly lived in Las Vegas, shopped often on the Strip, subject of various rumors about headlining, led media on valleywide chase while facing molestation charges…Let’s look at who else died last week. Read more...

 

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News
07.02.09
12 a.m.

Whose beer is it anyway?

By Allison Duck

Second City alums and other local actors and comedians have breathed some life into the local improv scene with their new Whose Line-esque venture at The Shear Madness Theater, Free Beer! The Improv Show. Read more...

 

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News
07.02.09
12 a.m.

Interview Issue: Sunset Thomas

By Richard Abowitz

The adult entertainer and reality-TV star spills the beans one her personal life, as well as her children’s. Read more...

 

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Cocktail of the Week Jul 2, 2009
by Xania Woodman

Lost Creek Crush

It’s 107 degrees out, my eyes are sweating, and the very thought of clothing makes me want to cry. Time for a trip down to DCR for George Austin Sproule’s ...
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