Stories published March 6, 2013

Lead Photo Q+A: Jarrett & Raja of ‘America’s Got Talent’ follow in Siegfried & Roy’s footsteps

Robin Leach | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (6:36 p.m.)

A dream of Las Vegas magicians Jarrett & Raja is coming true. Not only are they following in the footsteps of their idols Siegfried & Roy, ...

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Lead Photo Trust Us: NASCAR, a movie theater returns, SNL and other stuff you want to know about

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (6:06 p.m.)

Also, SXSW showcases at Beauty Bar and Wynton Marsalis at the Smith Center.

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Lead Photo ‘West of Memphis’ boils a complex case down to the highlights

Mike D'Angelo | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:41 p.m.)

The movie focuses on the story of the West Memphis Three.

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Lead Photo Strip Scribbles: Cher causes a stir in fur at Paris Fashion Week; is she returning to Las Vegas?

Robin Leach | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:33 p.m.)

While music legend Cher caused a stir over her decision to wear fur at Paris Fashion Week this week, rumors grew here that Las Vegas is in her plans ...

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Lead Photo Yasmina Chavez explores the absurdly unnatural nature in ‘They Used to Be Animals’

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:28 p.m.)

Chavez illustrates how unnatural nature has become with photographs and a video installation.

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Lead Photo Film review: ‘Emperor’

Josh Bell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:25 p.m.)

The movie adds little to the crowded canon of World War II cinema.

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Lead Photo Sam Raimi puts a fun twist on familiar material in ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’

Josh Bell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:15 p.m.)

The director filled the movie with entertaining, creative touches.

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Lead Photo Hot Spots: Ke$ha at Pure, Nero at Surrender, a beer fest at Lake Las Vegas and more

Mark Adams | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:50 p.m.)

Also, Rock 'N Roll Wine launches their 2013 tasting season.

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Lead Photo Well, hello death (and other artist stories) at CSN Gallery

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:41 p.m.)

A skull-themed show can be a cliché serious curators try to avoid.

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Lead Photo Three things the Runnin’ Rebels must do to win the MWC championship

Taylor Bern | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:34 p.m.)

Tourney tips from the Sun's Taylor Bern.

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Lead Photo Spencer Patterson’s 2013 playlist—so far

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:34 p.m.)

What's the best music to clear your mind?

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Lead Photo NASCAR events kick off in Las Vegas with Hauler Parade on the Strip

Robin Leach | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:32 p.m.)

This weekend, NASCAR makes its 16th visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Since 1998, it has pumped billions of dollars into our economy. ...

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Lead Photo CD review: How to Destroy Angels’ ‘Welcome Oblivion’

Josh Bell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:25 p.m.)

Trent Reznor's side project does not suck

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Lead Photo Dropping in on a Vegas block party

Molly O'Donnell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:18 p.m.)

Chinatown street shop KNYEW hosts an evening of fun, food and beats.

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Lead Photo ‘The 10th Circle’ is a vibrant, thought-provoking triumph

Dawn-Michelle Baude | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:16 p.m.)

This exhibit would make Dante proud

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Lead Photo Nosh for a cause with the return of Restaurant Week

Brock Radke | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:07 p.m.)

Dine out to benefit the local Three Square food bank.

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Lead Photo Cee Lo’s ‘Loberace’ would work better in a different time slot

Don Chareunsy | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:04 p.m.)

Loberace needs a few tweaks but could become a hit.

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Lead Photo Joe Downtown: Following up on recent columns

Joe Schoenmann | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:58 p.m.)

Downtown is a whirlwind of activity. Take a moment to take stock!

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Lead Photo Nightlife news & notes: Marquee’s Kaskade residency, pool club openings and more

Jorge Labrador | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:40 p.m.)

Also, Hyde's St. Patrick's Day party.

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Lead Photo What’s in an animal name? Everything

Ken Miller | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:18 p.m.)

The humane society dubbed black cats "mini panthers" to promote adoptions. We think that's only the beginning.

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Nevada dunks on New Jersey for online gaming

Erin Ryan | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:13 p.m.)

Lawmakers worked fast to legalize online gambling first, but the victory lap might be a bit hasty.

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Lead Photo Behold! The Canine Olympics

Sam Morris | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:07 p.m.)

The canine athleticism and unbridled joy on display made my job effortless.

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Lead Photo ‘Casino Capital’ introduces ‘cover art’ while speaking the language of Las Vegas

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:59 p.m.)

Local art afficionados gambled to win "knockoffs."

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Lead Photo Rent-a-boyfriends are all the rage in China

Erin Ryan | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:41 p.m.)

Fear not, pathetic spinsters.

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Lead Photo Can we be reduced to the sum of our tweets?

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:38 p.m.)

Does our social media output equal us, or just a scaled-down, edited version?

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Peggy Plots Your Planets

Peggy Allison | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:17 p.m.)

Your energy level is top notch, Pisces.

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Lead Photo Angelo Sosa arrives with Poppy Den at Tivoli Village

Jim Begley | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:02 p.m.)

Top Chef alum brings tasteful Asian fusion to the Summerlin area.

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Four insanely stacked, Vegas-style hot dogs

Brock Radke | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (1:49 p.m.)

Welcome to the dog show. We're not messing around.

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Lead Photo Valentino closing at Venetian

Brock Radke | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (12:16 p.m.)

Zagat.com reports Piero Selvaggio confirms his Italian restaurant will be done in June.

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Lead Photo A conversation with the founders of the Vegas StrEATS festival

Erin Ryan | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (noon)

The two-year-old monthly food truck and music event at El Cortez is getting tastier with age.

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Lead Photo Naughty Strawberry is the honorary cocktail of Cee Lo’s residency

Sabrina Chapman | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (11:54 a.m.)

Fruity and fresh Strip House cocktail has a TY KU kick.

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Lead Photo Upcoming Arts District bar Velveteen Rabbit a labor of love

Sam Glaser | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (11:49 a.m.)

The dedicated Dylag sisters are getting ready to open Downtown's newest nightspot.

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Lead Photo Photos: Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes blow away Mandalay Bay

By Charlie Chareunsy | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (11:33 a.m.)

Carrie Underwood made everyone a winner in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The Grammy-winning country, crossover and “American Idol” Season 4 star brought her third headlining and first global tour, “Blown Away,” to a full house at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

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Lead Photo A helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon for the ultimate Scotch tasting

Jim Begley | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (10:19 a.m.)

It doesn't get much better than this.

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Lead Photo Las Vegas tops list of ‘Trashiest Spring Break Destinations 2013’

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2 a.m.)

Las Vegas has topped numerous accolade-filled travel lists in recent months, but a recent ranking from Coed Magazine is not one of them. ...

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Lead Photo Plan that aids underwater homeowners through eminent domain to get hearing in North Las Vegas

Conor Shine | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2 a.m.)

A company with a unique but controversial approach to help underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages using eminent domain will pitch the North Las Vegas City Council on the plan Wednesday evening. Mortgage Resolution Partners has spent the past year meeting with local governments in states hit hardest by the housing crash to present its plan that would use private money to buy distressed mortgages and help homeowners reduce the amount of principal owed while staying in their houses.

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A&E

A new Springs Preserve exhibit spotlights Mexico’s rich textile embroidery history
The bilingual exhibit is a fascinating glimpse into a waning tradition.
Trust Us: Las Vegas Sin opener, Lewis Black, free smoothies and more
Also, the Laramie Project at the Onyx.
Despite technical proficiency, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ never quite works
It’s a fascinating story, but this version has no emotional payoff.

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Cocktail of the Week Jun 19, 2013
by Ken Miller

Postrio’s nod to Don Quixote makes for a perfect summertime drink

When you think of summer, odds are thoughts of legendary literary character Don Quixote don’t spring to mind. But after trying a Distorted Chivalry at the Venetian’s Postrio, that might ...
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