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The tastemaker: EDMbiz host Jason Bentley breaks down EDC Week’s unifying groove

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Bentley has made separate careers of music supervision for film and advertising, as well as DJing nightclubs and music festivals.

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In love at EDC? Now you can get married at the festival

Monday, June 17, 2013

Add Electric Daisy Carnival to the list of unique ways to wed in Las Vegas. EDC organizer Insomniac has teamed up with the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapels to give festival attendees the chance to wed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.

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Courtney Love, Michael Buble, Jimmy Eat World and more announce Vegas shows

Friday, June 14, 2013

Also: Kid Cudi at the Cosmopolitan and Ani DiFranco at Hard Rock Cafe.

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Weekend best bets: Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con, Seth Meyers, Father's Day at Cashman Field

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Following last weekend's sweltering temperatures, the days ahead offer a welcome respite from the heat with plenty of sports-centric entertainment options suited for families and fight aficionados alike — not to mention spending some quality time with dad on Father's Day.

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Tony Award-winning ‘Kinky Boots’ opening national tour in Las Vegas

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Fresh off of its Tony Awards sweep Sunday night, Broadway’s hit musical “Kinky Boots” announced plans to launch the production’s first national tour in Las Vegas in September 2014.

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Watch as Criss Angel attempts to cheat death again

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Criss Angel is at it again. Following last month’s live spectacle on Fremont Street, in which the Luxor headliner escaped a web of falling swords released by onlookers, Angel is inviting the public to join him as he attempts to cheat death again in a blindfolded beam walk illusion at Fashion Show Mall on Saturday.

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New Sensation: Dutch EDM festival coming to Las Vegas

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Amsterdam based dance music event set for MGM Grand Garden Arena in October.

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Q&A: Green Day's 'American Idiot' comes to the Smith Center

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Star Alex Nee discusses playing disgruntled suburbanite Johnny, the challenges of performing and lessons from life on the road after a nine-month national tour.

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Q+A: DJ TrueLove talks his $100,000 Sapphire residency and favorite summer jams

Friday, June 7, 2013

Beatclan DJ TrueLove has been making a name for himself in the local scene since moving to Las Vegas five years ago, but the DJ (born Brian Epling) earned himself a place among local mixmaster royalty after winning Sapphire Pool & Dayclub’s Resident DJ competition.

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Bon Jovi, Nine Inch Nails, Garth Brooks and more announce Vegas shows

Friday, June 7, 2013

Prog rockers Coheed and Cambria, New Zealand outfit The Naked and Famous also headed to Vegas.

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EDC Week returns with nightclub shows, Bassrush Massive, EDMbiz and more

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Electric Daisy Carnival is for more than the crowd who will be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from June 21-23. Once again, festival producers Insomniac are bringing EDC Week to Las Vegas, a string of festival-related shows and events throughout town from June 18-25.

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Weekend best bets: Bill Maher, Jewel and Frankie & Firenze

Thursday, June 6, 2013

The summer heat is here in full force, but that doesn't mean you need to spend your weekend cowering inside by the air conditioner. Cool off with a number of nighttime and outdoor entertainment options this weekend, including downtown festivals, comedy shows and more.

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Vegas bands Kid Meets Cougar and Twin Brother get into Beautiful spirit

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Two local bands made a highly-anticipated return to the scene at Wednesday's Life Is Beautiful showcase at Beauty Bar.

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5 thoughts on Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's May 31 show at Vinyl

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

What's with the one guy at every show who doesn't move a muscle?

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A scientific experiment at the Boulevard Pool

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

We Are Scientists is opening for the Offspring. It's true.

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Summer jams playlist: Fresh tunes to help beat the heat

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Whether you’re at a BBQ, a house party or just spending some quality time with your AC, check out some of our favorite new tunes to soundtrack your summer -- and be sure to check out our Summer Jams playlist on Spotify for an extended version to keep the party going.

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Photos: Dita Von Teese surprises at Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender at Orleans

Monday, June 3, 2013

“Never leave early,” emcee Kingfish warned the crowd Sunday night at “Icons and All-Stars,” the star-studded closing event for the ...

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Turntable roundtable: Local DJs on how Vegas' rise to EDM Mecca has impacted their scene

Thursday, May 30, 2013

We brought Miss Joy, Doodle Do and Crykit to our office for a DJ chat.

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Survival song: How Ministry of Love's Meg Vitale battled cancer to sing again

Thursday, May 30, 2013

It’s approaching midnight backstage at the House of Blues, and Ministry of Love is set to take the stage. Lead singer Meg Vitale yelps into the mic, clapping along to the drumbeat. Tonight, Vitale leaves the stage feeling like she’s given her best performance ever. She also knows it might be her last.

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Neon Museum lights up for night tours and new summer hours

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

The iconic signs of Downtown’s Neon Boneyard will light up once again as the museum introduces new nighttime tours of the outdoor exhibition this month.

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Meet five additions to Las Vegas nightlife and entertainment

Friday, May 24, 2013

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 have transformed the Strip (and nearby) in the past six months.

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A look at what the proposed ‘fun tax’ would mean for your wallet

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The proposed tax has drawn a lot of fire, including a Steve Wynn visit to Carson City.

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Designer Josh Held on creating the space for the new Light Nightclub

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Cirque du Soleil and Light Group collaboration debuts at Mandalay Bay Friday.

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Charlie Sheen to appear at Sapphire Day Club Memorial Day bash

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Get ready for some winning, Las Vegas: Charlie Sheen is coming to town.

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Concert review: Os Mutantes dazzle at Hard Rock Cafe

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The result was a performance that felt more like a house party with 50 of your closest friends.

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In Brief: Stolen statues, motorcycle sandwiching and more

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Also, MTV is casting The Real World in Las Vegas this weekend. Interested?

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Blink-182, Ne-Yo, Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains and more announce Vegas shows

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

It’s a good day for fans of hard rock in Las Vegas, with a slate of heavy hitters in the genre dominating this week’s slate of upcoming local show announcements.

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MTV's 'The Real World' hosts Las Vegas casting call

Monday, May 13, 2013

Producers of MTV’s “The Real World” are coming to Las Vegas this weekend to host an open casting call for the iconic reality TV series’ upcoming 29th season.

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Going from 'Peepshow' to 'peek-a-boo': Juggling motherhood on the Strip

Sunday, May 12, 2013

On most nights, you can find Dani Wylie tempting audiences as a dancer in Planet Hollywood’s “Peepshow.” At home on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, however, ...

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Want to perform at EDC? Insomniac's Discovery Project gives you the chance

Friday, May 10, 2013

Electric Daisy Carnival producer Insomniac is giving emerging electronic dance music acts the chance to DJ alongside their heroes at this year’s Las Vegas festival with the return of its Discovery Project competition series.

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Arbor View High senior Thomas Arlt is princely in ‘Tournament of Kings’ at Excalibur

Friday, May 10, 2013

After a night of sword-fighting, flame-jumping and slaying dragon warriors as Prince Christopher of Avalon, high school senior Thomas Arlt is busy preparing for his biggest foe yet: the SAT.

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LVCVA teams up with Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live' for Las Vegas-themed episode

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is teaming up with Bravo in a content-partnership effort to help promote Las Vegas as a travel destination.

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No lady luck: After two canceled shows, one Celine Dion fan wants AEG Live to pay the price

Thursday, May 9, 2013

One fan's trip to Las Vegas to see Celine Dion at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace ended up costing far more than she planned; should AEG Live be held responsible?

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Poolside film series returns to The Cosmopolitan with expanded double-feature lineup

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Cosmopolitan’s popular “Dive-In Movies” summer film series returns to Boulevard Pool for a third season beginning May 27.

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Justin Timberlake, Emeli Sande, Conor Oberst and more announce Vegas shows

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Summer’s just warming up, but a slate of artists have announced upcoming Las Vegas shows that give us plenty to look forward to in the fall.

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Las Vegas ranks in Top 10 of ‘mom-friendly’ dining cities in U.S.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

If you’re considering dining in Las Vegas for Mother’s Day, you’ve come to the right place according to a new list that places Sin City among the top “mom-friendly” U.S. cities for dining.

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The District at Green Valley Ranch announces return of free summer film series

Monday, May 6, 2013

The District at Green Valley Ranch is bringing back its “The Outdoor Picture Show” free summer film series featuring 50 family films from May through October.

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Lasting impressions: ‘Legends in Concert’ celebrates 30 years in Las Vegas

Monday, May 6, 2013

After 30 years on the Strip, the celebrity tribute show “Legends in Concert” is a legend in its own right. Tonight, the show celebrates the three-decade milestone with an anniversary performance at the Flamingo. Britney Spears impersonator Katie Murdock discusses what it takes to play the pop star night after night.

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The Flaming Lips return to Las Vegas in August

Friday, May 3, 2013

The Flaming Lips will return to Las Vegas for a special show at Mandalay Bay’s House of Blues on Thursday, Aug. 1.

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They've got 'Gaymers': Youths break from tradition for LGBTQ prom

Friday, May 3, 2013

Forget gowns and tuxes -- Saturday's LGBTQ prom at the Center is all about getting creative.

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Deadmau5, schmeadmau5: Meet six local DJs keeping the Vegas scene fresh

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Keep your eye on these five home-grown Las Vegas DJs.

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Beer, sweat and tears: Five thoughts on the 2013 Great Vegas Festival of Beer

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Long lines and a full parking lot couldn't keep us from an afternoon of tantalizing brews.

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Ringo Starr, The Monkees, Counting Crows and others announce Las Vegas shows

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The weather’s heating up, and with it comes a slate of new shows from heavy hitters and local favorites alike to look forward to this summer and fall.

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Strip superstars: Las Vegas' Top Five highest-paid resident DJs

Friday, April 26, 2013

New nightclubs Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand and the soon-to-be-opened Light at Mandalay Bay are raising the bar for nightlife in Las Vegas ...

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Hard Rock Hotel’s Rehab is still sizzling at 10 years: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’

Thursday, April 25, 2013

With trends and novelty driving the pulse of the Las Vegas party scene, perhaps the most interesting thing about Rehab, the famed Sunday pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel, is that it hasn’t changed much since it opened 10 years ago. “It’s a pool that takes you out of Vegas and makes you feel like you’re at a beach. The music we bring in keeps it relevant, but the actual atmosphere remains the same, and there’s nothing that really touches that,” says Hard Rock VP of Nightlife and Daylife Michael Goodwin of the party, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.

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Willie Nelson, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, more part of Smith Center summer lineup

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Smith Center's summer season offers diverse concerts and events.

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Tips and tricks for Coachella Weekend 2

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Arrive early and rent a locker if you want to maximize your Coachella experience.

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Coachella Weekend 1 bests and worsts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Featuring fanny packs, $8 burritos and a cruel Daft Punk fake-out.

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Q+A: Of Monsters and Men singer Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Fresh off playing at Coachella last weekend, Of Monsters and Men heads here to play Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ...

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Coachella Week: Andrea's Sunday festival notes

Dust, dancing and Richie Hawtin’s broken hard drive

Monday, April 15, 2013

Dust, dancing and Richie Hawtin’s broken hard drive.