Mash-Up

Lead Photo Revolution to get by with a little help from its friends at Light Group

Team Hangover | Thu, Nov 13, 2008 (midnight)

The Light Group, famous for its fertile quadrangle at Bellagio (formed by The Bank, Caramel, Fix and Yellowtail), is now placing the final piece for a similar success story at the Mirage by adding The Beatles Revolution Lounge to its portfolio of venues.

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Pacha scopes out Vegas, Miami (our vote is for Vegas)

Team Hangover | Thu, Nov 6, 2008 (midnight)

Here in mid-global economic meltdown Vegas we may see pigs flying and temperatures in hell approaching freezing, but Pacha New York’s operating partner Eddie Dean sees opportunity.

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Lead Photo What this town needs is more tiki

Team Hangover | Thu, Oct 30, 2008 (midnight)

“The place is going to be very authentic but with a hint of Vegas kitch,” says Double Down Saloon owner P Moss. A menu of 15 original tiki drinks and five traditionals will come in eight newly-designed tiki mugs.

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All Hallow’s … week?

Team Hangover | Thu, Oct 23, 2008 (midnight)

Not even Hanukkah gets nine full nights of naughty-costumed, face-painted, what-the-hell-are-you-supposed-to-be bliss.

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The return of the Vegas Music Experience

Team Hangover | Thu, Oct 16, 2008 (midnight)

Presented by Remix Hotel and LDI Events, the 2008 Vegas Music Experience is upon us.

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Lead Photo Where in the world is Greg Neely?!

Team Hangover | Thu, Oct 9, 2008 (midnight)

As it turns out, sometimes, you do need a Plan C. Plan B (no longer called Plan B and no, not being called Plan C) has since moved for the third time, over to the Penthouse Club.

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Lead Photo It’s Fabulous

Team Hangover | Thu, Oct 2, 2008 (midnight)

It’s “f--king Fabulous!” tout festival reps. Fabulous Las Vegas aims to be an alternative to the rigid policies of some of the megaclubs in town.

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Lead Photo Un-poetic justice

Team Hangover | Thu, Sep 25, 2008 (midnight)

It’s not often that the nightclub-going public receives an invitation from a nightclub’s owner to contact the NAACP, ACORN (a community organization addressing the needs of low- and moderate-income families) and the ACLU of Nevada.

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Lead Photo Have a gay ‘ol time

Team Hangover | Thu, Sep 18, 2008 (midnight)

With adolescent awkwardness and popularity contests out of the way, it’s time to give prom (yet) another chance. The Fourth Annual Vegas Prom is on September 29 at Bare Pool Lounge, with proceeds benefiting the Shade Tree Foundation.

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Lead Photo Eyes on the prize: AMG’s manifest destiny

Team Hangover | Thu, Sep 11, 2008 (midnight)

Angel Music Group is no more—at least in the U.S. The group that administers the Godskitchen brand Wednesdays at Body English and lends its creative talents to Wet Republic, Tabu and Studio 54 in concert with the MGM Grand prepares to enter the next phase of its stateside growth, as Angel Management Group.

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Lead Photo 40/40 Closes Its Doors

Team Hangover | Thu, Sep 4, 2008 (midnight)

After months of whispers that the 40/40 Club/ultra-sports bar and lounge would be closing, Palazzo reps addressed the issue last Wednesday: 40/40 will return to Palazzo ownership to carry on as a sports-enthusiast’s paradise but with the added boon of gaming.

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Lead Photo Exactly 20 minutes with ND of ND’s Space

Team Hangover | Thu, Aug 21, 2008 (midnight)

Douchebags are soooo hot right now. Well, at least in their own minds. Douchebaggery is running rampant and has garnered—as many rampant things do—its very own parody song.

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Lead Photo Three and a half Questions with DJ Martijn ten Velden

Team Hangover | Thu, Aug 14, 2008 (midnight)

Hey club-goers! Just because DJ/producer Martijn “10 out of 10” ten Velden is sporting a shaved head does not mean you get to rub it for good luck—or pinch his butt, for that matter.

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Douchebag follow-up

Team Hangover | Thu, Aug 7, 2008 (midnight)

This just proves once more that when Los Angelenos come to poo all over Vegas, they shouldn’t depart thinking the mayor is busy shining up their key to the city.

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Lead Photo High-dollar crash pads

Team Hangover | Thu, Jul 24, 2008 (midnight)

It’s far better that you crash at one of these high-end bachelor (or bachelorette) pads at CityCenter’s Veer Towers than attempt to make it out to whichever corner of this sprawling burg you call home after a long day and night of party party party.

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Breaking News

A&E

Stargazing
Judging from the throng queuing up for autographs and handshakes outside Zia Record Exchange, it’s a safe guess a well-known visiting headliner has just stepped offstage. Not bad for a local band playing its first-ever show.
Homie don’t play that anymore
“For the last 12 years, I’ve been this guy, ‘Homie’ … and then you wake up one morning, and that whole part of your life is not there anymore.”
Literary Las Vegas
The Vegas Valley Book Festival, which wrapped up last week, can be understood as the community’s attempt to find a place for itself on the high-culture map.

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Cocktail of the Week Nov 13, 2008
by Xania Woodman

Harvest Spice

Yep, back at SushiSamba again for the last in a series of kick-ass cocktails, this one incorporating the world's first super-premium ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton, which is currently tearing ...
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