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Andrea Domanick

Arts and Entertainment Reporter

Andrea Domanick is a reporter covering arts, entertainment and the behind the scenes stories of life in Las Vegas. Before joining the Sun, she worked in her native Los Angeles covering public affairs, music and culture for outlets including LA Weekly, Southern California Public Radio, the BBC, American Public Media and Broadcasting & Cable. She spent her college years in the tiny splendor of Middletown, Conn., at Wesleyan University, from which she graduated with a B.A. in sociology. Domanick enjoys vinyl records, lemonade and the New Yorker and is a proponent of good grammar. She doesn’t know how to ride a bike.

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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.

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Coachella Week: Andrea's Saturday festival notes
Franz Ferdinand, Violet Femmes and more
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Franz Ferdinand's return, Violet Femmes and New Order's odd video choice.

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Coachella Week: Andrea’s Friday festival notes
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Daft Punk's promo video made a splash, as did performances by Grinderman and Palma Violets.

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Six apps to help you survive Coachella (and the rest of festival season)
Thursday, April 11, 2013
From saving money to staying hydrated, get a hold of these apps to help facilitate your festival experience.

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Depeche Mode, Kendrick Lamar, Weezer and more announce Las Vegas shows
Thursday, April 11, 2013
After Coachella, there’s plenty more music to look forward to, with a slate of bands announcing Las Vegas shows for later this summer.

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What makes the perfect Las Vegas casino? World-class restaurants, no smoking, crunchy cannolis ... and 3:2 blackjack payouts
Thursday, April 11, 2013
With Resorts World Las Vegas, the Gansevoort and SLS on the way, the Strip is preparing itself for a new wave of hotel-casinos, each promising a unique Las Vegas experience to top their predecessors and draw tourists the world over.

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Coachella 2013: 10 must-see bands
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Recommendations from two music writers headed to the SoCal desert fest

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The Red Bastard will rip you from your comfort zone (and you'll like it)
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
An evening with the Red Bastard might find him accosting the crowd with a megaphone or forcing someone to sing into his mouth.

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Local bands headline new Hendertucky Music Festival April 20
Monday, April 8, 2013
Step aside, Coachella: Henderson will get a music festival of its own this month.

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Wanna buy a Warhol? 1,200 masterpieces for sale at Martin Lawrence Galleries spring art auction
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Looking for the perfect Warhol to tie the room together? Go no farther than Martin Lawrence Galleries in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, which holds its spring art auction April 13.

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CD review: Coastwest Unrest's 'High Times on Lowly Streets'
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The record shines with confidence, cementing Coastwest Unrest as a band that’s here to stay.

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Life Is Beautiful brings fans, music industry together for Festival Generation Week
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
October’s Life is Beautiful festival may still be months away, but you can get a look at what’s in store -- and how it will fit in the global music fest scene -- this weekend at Festival Generation Week, a three-day series of free events and interactive discussions held Downtown as part of local startup CatalystCreativ’s monthly speaker series.

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The Cosmopolitan to host 20-couple faux group wedding Saturday
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Adding to Las Vegas’ plethora of wedding themes and styles, the Cosmopolitan will host a 20-person faux group wedding at its Pop Up Wedding Chapel this Saturday.

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Life Is Beautiful Festival sets Downtown dates: October 26 & 27
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The inaugural festival is primed to make a splash Downtown this fall.

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Reba McEntire joins Frank Marino's 'Divas' lineup at the Quad
Monday, April 1, 2013
Time to make way for another diva, Las Vegas: Just ahead of this weekend’s 2013 American Country Music Awards, country songstress Reba McEntire will join the lineup of female superstars impersonated in Frank Marino’s “Divas Las Vegas” at the Quad.

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Las Vegas Philharmonic recruits local high school students for upcoming concert
Friday, March 29, 2013
The Las Vegas Philharmonic will give 32 high school musicians a chance to play with the big leagues, inviting members of the Clark County School District Honor Brass Ensemble to perform with the orchestra at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on April 6.

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'Absinthe' 1,000: Penny Pibbets, Melody Sweets and The Gazillionaire on hitting quadruple digits
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Get out your sock puppets: “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace celebrates two years and 1,000 shows of its jaw-dropping, button-pushing brand of entertainment tonight.

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Las Vegas Film Festival awards prize to fake movie used in tax credit scam
Thursday, March 28, 2013
In what reads like a bizarre twist on 2013 Best Picture Oscar winner “Argo,” a group of criminals recently attempted to scam the British government out of $4.3 million in film tax credits. ...

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iHeartRadio Music Festival returns to Vegas in September
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The iHeartRadio Music Festival is back, returning to Las Vegas for a third year on September 20 and 21 at the MGM Grand. Featured acts in the traditionally star-studded lineup will be announced this summer.

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Justice, Lil Wayne, Kid Rock and more announce Las Vegas shows
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
With pool season kicking off, a new slate of bands and DJs have announced plans to play poolside and elsewhere in Vegas this summer.

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Nightlife producer Genevieve Cleary brings Broadway instincts to Vegas' hottest clubs
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The party architect is currently working on resident parties for Dirty South and LMFAO's Redfoo.

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Las Vegas becoming a go-to destination for LGBT events, tourists
Monday, March 25, 2013
Since the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority began marketing to the LGBT community in the early 2000s, the city has stepped into the spotlight as one of that demographic's premier travel destinations.

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