Stories published December 15, 2010

Lead Photo Confession of a ‘Tron’ nerd

Rob Curley | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (8:35 p.m.)

I’ve always been a nerd. I had a TRS-80 computer when I was in the third or fourth grade.

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Weekly staffers reveal what’s on their holiday wish lists

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (8:30 p.m.)

An inflatable turkey and a hand grenade oil lamp. We have diverse tastes.

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Lead Photo ‘Black Swan’ is ridiculous and captivating

Josh Bell | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (8:17 p.m.)

We can’t help but be swept along in the psychosexual drama about a driven ballet dancer.

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Lead Photo ‘How Do You Know’ is rough but lively

Mike D'Angelo | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (7:30 p.m.)

For all its rough patches, the film boasts the one element sorely missing from most Hollywood rom-coms: a pulse.

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Lead Photo Cosmo’s Estiatorio Milos will reflect its creator’s back-to-basics vision

John Curtas | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (7 p.m.)

“I got into this business to change how people think about Greek food.”

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Lead Photo ‘The Fighter’ is a mostly bland biopic

Josh Bell | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (6:50 p.m.)

Director David O. Russell seems determined to prove that he can work in the mainstream.

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Lead Photo Give the gift of local art

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (6:45 p.m.)

A few locally made suggestions for your holiday list

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Local Music: One bluesy Rose

Leslie Ventura | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (6:25 p.m.)

Local singer/songwriter Walker Rose gave the Beauty Bar a taste of the blues last Saturday night.

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Lead Photo Cosmo’s Art-O-Mat machines offer up $5 works of art

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (6:20 p.m.)

Art-O-Mat machines already move nearly 25,000 works of art annually, vending in coffee shops, galleries and museums, including New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art.

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Lead Photo New ‘Sinatra’ show looks like another Wynn winner

Don Chareunsy | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (6 p.m.)

Twyla Tharp’s new show is what So You Think You Can Dance competitors strive for in their young careers.

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Lead Photo What to do and what to watch this week

This week we've got Christmas couture and floral displays

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Lead Photo Leonard Cohen’s return to Vegas proves he’s got miles left if he wants ’em

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (5:49 p.m.)

Forget retirement. The man’s got a second career as a stand-up comic waiting if he wants it.

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Lead Photo Remember this game?

You can miss the movie, but don't miss Tron the video game.

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Lead Photo Brett Wesley Gallery’s latest exhibit delights in its outsider perspective

Danielle Kelly | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (5:40 p.m.)

Las Vegas nurses a perpetual Southern California hangover, aesthetically as well as literally.

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Lead Photo ‘Tron: Legacy’: Lovely but dumb

Josh Bell | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (5:38 p.m.)

To say that belated sequel Tron: Legacy looks amazing is both to praise and to condemn it.

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Lead Photo Three topics addressed by comedian Aziz Ansari Saturday night at the Pearl

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (5:22 p.m.)

Kanye West? Yeah, he went there.

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Lead Photo Concert review: Miranda Lambert sticks to her roots

Josh Bell | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (5:10 p.m.)

The cowgirl stays grounded despite fame.

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What do you want for the holidays this year?

Mark Adams | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (4:20 p.m.)

Whatta YOU think? The Weekly wants to know.

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Lead Photo Party at the Silverton! Hideous holiday sweaters encouraged.

Mark Adams | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (4:01 p.m.)

After the successful Mustachio Bashio last month, the Silverton serves up another awesome themed event with its Hideous Holiday Sweater Party.

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Lead Photo Advocate: ‘Saved on the Strip’ is wrong to assume all hookers need saving

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:45 p.m.)

Former prostitute Annie Lobert’s TV show comes packaged with the staged drama, overacting and ridiculous sensationalism of reality television.

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Lead Photo Holiday nostalgia at the Arts Factory’s Bar + Bistro

Josh Bell | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:42 p.m.)

As part of its Camp 107 series, the Arts Factory's Bar + Bistro presents a night of nostalgia - and drink specials.

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Lead Photo Notes from the opening of the world’s largest H&M store

Rick Lax | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:35 p.m.)

The Swedes have hit the Strip, and they’ve brought with them racks and racks of impossibly inexpensive clothing.

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Lead Photo Neon Museum hosts open house at its Neon Boneyard

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:32 p.m.)

The Neon Boneyard opens its doors to Las Vegas signage history for one night only.

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Lead Photo Random photo of the week

Beth Andries | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:25 p.m.)

Submitted by Beth Andries

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Lead Photo Exclusive: Elaine Wynn talks about her lasting legacy for children

Robin Leach | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:23 p.m.)

Yesterday morning, the resort hotel mogul gave a $5 million donation to set up an arts education studio at the new Smiths Performing Arts ...

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Lead Photo For Elaine Wynn, $5 million is just a start

Steve Friess | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:15 p.m.)

Warren Buffett gets in Elaine Wynn’s ear every so often about this little project he and Bill Gates want her to consider.

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Lead Photo Three questions with DJ/producer AK1200

Deanna Rilling | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:15 p.m.)

The drum and bass heavyweight chats about the U.K. versus U.S. scene, dubstep and "Sanctuary."

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Lead Photo The Strippermobile returns, this time bearing gifts

Ken Miller | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (3:10 p.m.)

It was one of those “only in Vegas” scenes—a Plexiglas vehicle called the Strippermobile delivering $19,000 worth of bikes to a toy drive last week.

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Lead Photo Hey! Chill out, Rebel fans

John P. McDonnall | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (2:50 p.m.)

The UNLV men’s basketball team is off to an impressive start, but apparently the good news has not reached some fans.

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Lead Photo My other truck is a bumper sticker

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (2:35 p.m.)

We’re a country defined by golden arches, the Nike swoosh and the Apple’s apple.

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Lead Photo Thinking about the Bellagio bandit and fancy art

Mark Adams, John P. McDonnall, Ken Miller, Kristen Peterson, Deanna Rilling | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (2:15 p.m.)

Thinking about the Bellagio bandit and fancy art

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Lead Photo It’s Hollywood Week at The Mirage for Season 10 ‘American Idol’ hopefuls

Robin Leach | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (1:40 p.m.)

Tonight, 40 of the still-surviving new Season 10 American Idol contestants watch a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s The Beatles Love at The Mirage. ...

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Lead Photo Holiday horror movie ‘Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale’ isn’t naughty enough

Josh Bell | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (1:11 p.m.)

Santa ditches his sleigh to slay in this Finnish holiday horror flick.

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Dream Zone: ‘being punched in the face over and over again’

Lauri Quinn Lowenberg | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (1:10 p.m.)

"The man died off."

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Lead Photo Clubbing confidential: When LAX goes 1920s, it’s Patron meets pearl strings

Sarah Gianetto | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (12:41 p.m.)

No, you cannot wear my hat, even though it’s better than yours. Yes, you can kiss me, even though my pants are manlier than yours.

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Lead Photo Photos: New aerials of the Strip include Cosmopolitan

Robin Leach | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (12:39 p.m.)

It was a match made in heaven, as the saying goes! Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue loaded up his Nikon cameras aboard a Maverick ...

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Lead Photo A deep burn: Turn to bourbon for vintage cocktails that will warm you from the inside out

Deanna Rilling | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (11:50 a.m.)

Mmmm. It hurts (and tastes) so good...

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Lead Photo Photos: Paris Hilton hosts Playmate’s birthday party at Pure

Don Chareunsy | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (11:06 a.m.)

Paris Hilton is back in Las Vegas, this time filming for her new reality TV series on Oxygen, and looking as gorgeous as ever. Last night, after a ...

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Lead Photo Strip Scribbles: Elaine Wynn donates $5 million for children’s arts education

Robin Leach | Wed, Dec 15, 2010 (1:23 a.m.)

Her new studio will include classrooms, conference rooms and offices for education program staff, interns and artists-in-residence in the ...

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