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Lead Photo Starting from scratch

Deanna Rilling | Wed, Sep 23, 2009 (7:25 p.m.)

Have you always wanted to be a DJ? Well, now you can be.

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Lead Photo Stepping out

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Sep 10, 2009 (midnight)

5285 Dean Martin Drive was previously the home to 1) a Mexican restaurant, 2) a strip club, 3) a live music venue and 4) a short-lived afterhours spot, someone’s willing to take a chance on the property again. And this time, it’s got soul—soul music and food, that is. Should we give the property another chance?

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Lead Photo On & on … & on?

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Aug 13, 2009 (midnight)

House-music pioneer Jesse Saunders is said to have written, produced, performed and released the world’s first documented house-music recording, titled On & On, in 1984. Decades later, the Vegas-based DJ/producer might once again make history with his latest project, the Electronic Music Café.

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Lead Photo The eyes have it

Xania Woodman | Thu, Jul 16, 2009 (midnight)

Nightlife’s newest secret weapon: Rogaine for eyelashes?

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Lead Photo Catching airwaves

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Jul 9, 2009 (midnight)

People from big cities around the world know Las Vegas clubs are some of the ultimate party spots. Thanks to a new dance-music radio show, they will hopefully become familiar with our DJs, too.

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Lead Photo All that glows

Xania Woodman | Thu, Jul 2, 2009 (midnight)

Ah, those stuffed dates. Ahh, that sangria. And ooooh, the sexy late-night atmosphere! Thanks to some creative construction and some well-placed (we think) faith in Downtown, locals and tourists alike will soon be enjoying all the Mediterranean goodness that Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar offers at its Paradise location at a sleek new Downtown outpost.

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Lead Photo Roots rock

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Jun 25, 2009 (midnight)

Mega-producer Jermaine Dupri returns to his DJ beginnings and talks about spinning at Privé, his new Ocean's 7 project, why he loves Vegas and how "the DJ is dead."

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Lead Photo New-look Panties

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Jun 11, 2009 (midnight)

The Panties are a-changing. After fronting all-female local punk band The Dirty Panties since its inception, K.C. passed the microphone to new singer Melanie last Saturday at the Beauty Bar.

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Lead Photo On neutral ground

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Jun 4, 2009 (midnight)

Tired of just about every nightclub in Vegas? Create your own at Chameleon Studios. Behind an unassuming industrial façade lies one of the most gorgeous venues this city has ever seen. But most of us don’t even know it’s there.

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Lead Photo Getting tech-y with it

Deanna Rilling | Thu, May 7, 2009 (midnight)

The DJ/producer collaborates with some of the biggest names in the biz... and does it all without “fart-y basslines” or “crack head-y” beats.

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Lead Photo DJs and technology

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Apr 23, 2009 (midnight)

A look at recent phenomena in the realm of dance music and DJing, ranging from the informative to the downright amusing.

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Lead Photo Cadillac Ranch has something for everyone

Deanna Rilling | Wed, Apr 8, 2009 (3 p.m.)

A mechanical bull doesn’t automatically brand a venue a “country bar.” Or so says Cadillac Ranch, Town Square's new meet market, restaurant, nightclub, bar, happy hour spot...

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Lead Photo Haunted house?

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Mar 12, 2009 (midnight)

Is it cursed? Haunted? Despite multiple reincarnations, 5285 Dean Martin Drive hasn’t been able to hold its own as, well … anything.

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Lead Photo Let’s hear it for the boy

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Feb 26, 2009 (midnight)

He might not use six turntables or have a lady assist him in the booth when he plays the sample “Scratch With Your Titty” anymore, but Bad Boy Bill is still shaking things up.

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Lead Photo Things that make us go ‘eww’

Deanna Rilling | Thu, Feb 19, 2009 (midnight)

Through our frequent nightclub excursions, we’re struck by reoccurrences of the things that make us recoil in horror. If you’re looking to avoid scrutiny from industry folks and potential hook-ups, here’s just the tip of the iceberg …

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A&E

Cirque reveals City Center show will be named “Viva ELVIS”
Today Cirque du Soleil revealed that the new show opening in December at Aria Resort & Casino at City Center will be titled Viva ELVIS.
Time to go for Wayne Newton?
Newton could be a great host of a Vegas variety show. But he prefers to keep his show focused on his singing and not on his legacy. The result is sad.
A Perfecto Halloween makeover
What’s blue and purple, nearly naked and doesn’t move for five hours? Weekly writer Deanna Rilling undergoing an otherworldly transformation.

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Cocktail of the Week Nov 5, 2009
by Xania Woodman

Beergarita

It was quite by happenstance that I came upon the beergarita, or perhaps it found me. I was blissfully unaware of the house-party staple’s existence until two glasses literally put ...
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