5 Things

Five things we’re thinking about this week

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 22, 2013 (1:42 p.m.)

From the passing of a critic to a flying R&B star.

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Lead Photo Artist Lauren Adkins finally weds ‘Twilight’ cardboard cutout at Vegas chapel

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Jan 30, 2013 (3:37 p.m.)

The groom didn't have much to say during the vows ...

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Thinking about country concerts, beer blowouts, and more

Don Chareunsy , Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Spencer Patterson, Brock Radke | Wed, Dec 12, 2012 (6 p.m.)

Also, Rush is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yay!

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Thinking about Shania, Pappy Van Winkle, ‘Zarkana’ and more

Mark Adams, Don Chareunsy , Ken Miller, Brock Radke, Erin Ryan | Wed, Dec 5, 2012 (3:58 p.m.)

Also, when will a Vegas nightclub throw a real pajama party?

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Thinking about election spending, ‘The Walking Dead’ and more

Don Chareunsy , Andrea Domanick, Ken Miller, Spencer Patterson, Erin Ryan | Wed, Nov 14, 2012 (5:17 p.m.)

Also, November brings pumpkin overload.

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Thinking about Coco Austin’s ‘Peepshow’ gig, ‘Gangnam Style’ and more

Don Chareunsy , Sarah Feldberg, Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Erin Ryan | Wed, Oct 24, 2012 (3:02 p.m.)

Also, a brutal NFL tackle.

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Thinking about Todd Akin, ‘True Blood’ and more

Don Chareunsy , Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Kristen Peterson, Brock Radke | Wed, Aug 22, 2012 (3:09 p.m.)

Also, a yodel for emergency situations. Yes, a yodel.

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Thinking about Twilight, Downtown’s Golden Gate and more

Don Chareunsy , Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Brock Radke, Erin Ryan | Wed, Aug 15, 2012 (4:02 p.m.)

Also, a former UFC fighter's recent arrest.

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Thinking about … the Olympics

Mark Adams, Don Chareunsy , Sarah Feldberg, Brock Radke, Erin Ryan | Wed, Aug 8, 2012 (3:44 p.m.)

Things we love about this year's Olympics ... and things we don't

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Thinking about parking validation, TV doorbells and goat-men

Sarah Feldberg, Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Kristen Peterson, Erin Ryan | Wed, Jul 25, 2012 (2 p.m.)

Also, Chick Fil-A vs. the Muppets is still happening.

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Thinking about Kabuto, a 3D printer that makes burritos and more

Sarah Feldberg, Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Spencer Patterson, Kristen Peterson | Wed, Jun 20, 2012 (3:38 p.m.)

Also, a recently-released Aretha Franklin recording.

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Thinking about Taco Bell’s new Cantina Bell menu, an upcoming Moonface show and more

Sarah Feldberg, Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Spencer Patterson, Brock Radke | Wed, Jun 13, 2012 (1:45 p.m.)

Also, the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project's winning entry.

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Thinking about Mitt Romney, ‘Mad Men’ and more

Sarah Feldberg, Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Brock Radke, Erin Ryan | Wed, May 30, 2012 (4:20 p.m.)

Also, pondering the obesity rate of a nudist society.

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Thinking about ‘Saturday Night Live,’ James Bond and more

Sarah Feldberg, Rick Lax, Ken Miller, Kristen Peterson, Erin Ryan | Wed, May 23, 2012 (3:49 p.m.)

Also, Downtown is about to get soaked.

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Thinking about suitcase-sized cheeseburgers, Vegas Uncork’d and more

Mark Adams, Sarah Feldberg, Ken Miller, Brock Radke, Erin Ryan | Wed, May 16, 2012 (2:56 p.m.)

Also: Wii Fit, but it has nothing to do with that cheeseburger.

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A&E

Weekend best bets: Tuff-N-Uff, Light and Daylight openings and Fleetwood Mac
Memorial Day Weekend means four full days of partying in Las Vegas.
‘Michael Jackson One’ is Cirque du Soleil’s best — and includes snow …
Die-hard Michael Jackson fans flew in from as far away as Thailand and Japan to attend Thursday night’s first preview performance of Cirque du Soleil’s new “Michael Jackson One” at Mandalay Bay. It cost a small fortune, but they agreed that it was worth every penny, and then some.
Celebrity preview: Garth Brooks, ‘Pawn Stars,’ Charlie Sheen, Chris Brown, Diddy and …
It’s a mega-weekend that defies description, but I’ll try: Insane, out of control, over the top, outrageous, a never-ending 96-hour whirl. Only The Entertainment Capital of the World could produce this extraordinary four-day blast.

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Cocktail of the Week May 15, 2013
by Sabrina Chapman

The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS

This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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