Stories published February 8, 2012

Lead Photo 5 sexy questions with Absinthe’s Penny Pibbets (and her puppets)

The keys to a good Valentine's Day? Cognac and socks.

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Lead Photo Random photo of the week

Samantha Ratcliffe D'Arrigo | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (7:50 p.m.)

Submitted by Samantha Ratcliffe D'Arrigo.

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Lead Photo Are less-than-progressive portrayals of women preventing young professional women from moving here?

J. Patrick Coolican | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (7:40 p.m.)

Sun columnist J. Patrick Coolican detects an old-boys club in town.

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Lead Photo Local open mics for musicians, writers, visual artists and their groupies

Chris Bitonti | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:51 p.m.)

Calling all performers in need of a stage ...

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Lead Photo What in the world is a Las Vegas diamond?

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:33 p.m.)

The new cut packs a whole lotta bling, much like the city itself.

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Looking back at Las Vegas in 1997

Ken Miller | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:28 p.m.)

After hearing Standard and Poor's report that local housing prices had sunk to 1997 levels, Weekly takes a look back at what was going on then.

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Lead Photo Three days, 100 titles at the Dam Short Film Festival

Josh Bell | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:27 p.m.)

Championing an underrated art form in an underrated city.

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Lead Photo Conventional Strip wisdom aside, the Smith Center books Broadway—and it worked

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:09 p.m.)

And according to ticket sales, it's a great idea.

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Lead Photo Hard-rock home sweet home: Motley Crue’s Joint residency starts with a bang

John Katsilometes | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:08 p.m.)

Veteran quartet shakes off some opening-night snags to get its "Sin City" residency rolling.

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Lead Photo Shelling like hotcakes

Jim Begley | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:07 p.m.)

Love and mollusks come together at local oyster bars.

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Lead Photo Weekly playlist: The Valentine’s Edition

Here's what members of the local music scene will be grooving to come February 14.

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Lead Photo Le Thai’s feisty food takes Downtown

John Curtas | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6 p.m.)

Downtown’s feisty new Thai restaurant puts forth aggressive (and authentic) versions of fiery dishes priced right.

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Lead Photo Four Vegas chefs share dishes to lock love down

Brock Radke | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:57 p.m.)

Your Valentine's menu should feature lobster, risotto, steak and peaches.

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Lead Photo Bets, books and bowls: The Big Game by the numbers

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:55 p.m.)

The amount wagered by Nevada gamblers, what they won and more.

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Lead Photo Seafood worth wading (through tourists) for: Mastro’s Ocean Club

Brock Radke | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:54 p.m.)

Alaskan king crab black truffle gnocchi. Bam.

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Lead Photo CD: Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ is surprisingly decent

Josh Bell | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:51 p.m.)

David Lee Roth's first album with the band in 28 years is much better than its first track would indicate.

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Lead Photo CD review: Air

Annie Zaleski | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:48 p.m.)

Ultimately, 'La Lune' is a success even apart from its cinematic accompaniment.

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Lead Photo Can Barnes & Noble hold off Amazon much longer?

Chuck Twardy | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:46 p.m.)

Can Barnes & Noble and Amazon co-exist? Time will tell

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Lead Photo Politics and purpose: The aftermath of the Susan G. Komen fiasco

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:45 p.m.)

"It has reminded us to educate ourselves before writing that check..."

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Lead Photo Film: Denzel can’t save ‘Safe House’ from action-thriller mediocrity

Josh Bell | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:42 p.m.)

Even Washington’s mischievous smile can’t elevate it.

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Lead Photo Still life with sock monkey

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:39 p.m.)

The voyeuristic works on paper—graphite, charcoal and carbon pencil—display impeccable drafting.

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Lead Photo Take our ‘Star Wars’ quiz to get you in the mood for the 3D rerelease

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:39 p.m.)

Think you know 'Star Wars'? Try our quote quiz and find out

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Lead Photo Film review: ‘Pina’

Mike D'Angelo | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:35 p.m.)

Wim Wenders' 3D documentary works well as a primer on legendary dance choreographer Pina Bausch.

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Lead Photo Where to go, what to see and what to drink this week

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:33 p.m.)

A musical legend, an edgy musical and lots and lots of booze

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Lead Photo Hot Spots: Nelly at Haze, a lingerie masquerade ball at the Erotic Heritage Museum and more

Mark Adams | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:25 p.m.)

Also, Rhumbar's romantic evening under the stars.

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Lead Photo Tim Bavington sculpture headed to Dowtown’s Symphony Park

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:22 p.m.)

Tim Bavington’s sculptural translation of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” will be installed this month in Downtown’s Symphony Park.

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Lead Photo Nightlife news & notes: CollectiveZoo throws a Valentine’s Day sleepover at Artisan and more

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:02 p.m.)

Also, the Magic trade show brings free DJ shows to the Cosmopolitan.

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Lead Photo The life of a sex nerd: Q&A with the Erotic Heritage Museum’s Amanda Morgan

Ken Miller | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (4:52 p.m.)

Amanda Morgan wants to break down sexual barriers through her work at the Erotic Heritage Museum

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Lead Photo The Wynn’s Aphrodite cocktail is liquid flirtation

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (4:28 p.m.)

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

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Lead Photo Rugby and its ‘gloriously brutal contact’ comes to town

Erin Ryan | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (4:24 p.m.)

Forget football, with all its padding and rules about where you can hit.

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Lead Photo Classical to contemporary: three orchestras and three different concerts

Ken Miller | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (3:56 p.m.)

If you’re a fan of orchestras, there’s plenty to enjoy this week.

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Dream Zone: ‘just the baby’s leg’

Lauri Quinn Lowenberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (3:28 p.m.)

I needed to deliver the rest of the baby but was scared to because I was afraid that the baby would be sick.

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Peggy Plots Your Planets

Peggy Allison | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (3:24 p.m.)

Venus, the planet of love and money, meets up with Uranus.

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A&E

Photos: Kendrick Lamar drinks Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan
Kendrick Lamar’s laid-back vibe had the crowd singing along throughout the warm evening. His setlist included “Money Trees,” “Swimming Pools …
Meet five additions to Las Vegas nightlife and entertainment
Las Vegas adds yet another club to its nightlife ranks this weekend with the grand opening of Light at Mandalay Bay. The highly anticipated collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and nightlife operators The Light Group is just the latest addition to a slate of new nightlife and entertainment options that …
Photos: Old Vegas razzle-dazzle makes The Scintas a top act in Downtown …
Even without their sister Chrissi, The Scintas scored big at Wednesday night’s grand opening of their residency show at The D Hotel in Downtown …

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