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Mark Adams

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Mark joined the Las Vegas Weekly shortly after graduating from UNLV in May 2010. His work also appears in the Las Vegas Sun and Robin Leach's celebrity and entertainment blog, VegasDeLuxe.com. Before coming to Greenspun Media Group he wrote for a number of other local lifestyle publications.

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Story Archive

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In brief: A proposed state drink for Nevada, a local Monsanto march and more
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Also, one son seriously ups the ante Mother's Day gifts.

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Hot Spots: Missy Elliott performs at Haze, Daylight debuts its Eclipse party and more
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Also, Maxim hits the town for its Music Weekend.

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Jimmy Kimmel to receive honorary UNLV degree
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The late night talk show host turns his tassel this Sunday.

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Metro’s Missing Persons Detail sees thousands of cases every year
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Sixty to 70 percent of Las Vegas missing persons cases involve juveniles.

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Weekly Chat: UNLV's Deirdre Clemente on fashion consulting for 'The Great Gatsby'
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The local prof discusses what the movie got right, what it got wrong and more.

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U Bottle It teaches beer brewing and winemaking for beginners
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
You might want to reconsider your next trip to the liquor store.

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Hot Spots: Ne-Yo at 1 Oak, Vegas StrEATs, Piranha's 8th anniversary and more
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Also, Lee's Beer & Tequila Experience takes over at LVH and Eric Prydz plays EBC.

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Hot Spots: Armin Van Buuren at Marquee, Tiesto doubles up at MGM and more
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Also, don't miss Beaches Be Crazy at Bagatelle Beach on May 5 with B-Real from Cypress Hill!

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Tickets for EDC Las Vegas sold out
Monday, April 29, 2013
Didn't score a pass? There's always EDC Week!

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The brew crew: A guide to the local craft beer scene
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Get to know your local breweries. Then go get a pint!

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Talking beer with Stone brewmaster Mitch Steele
Thursday, April 25, 2013
On collaborations, canned microbrews and much, much more.

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Hot Spots: Justice at Rehab, Hakkasan's grand opening and more
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Also, Artisan launches two pool parties.

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All-male Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings ballet you can laugh at to the Smith Center
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The Trocks, as they're casually called, put comedic twists on classic ballet works.

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Hot Spots: Avicii at XS and EBC, Deadmau5 at Hakkasan and more
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Also, Benny Benassi is at Marquee, Common visits the Bank and Jeremih hits Pure.

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Hot Spots: A$AP Rocky at Tao, a Polynesian night at Rumor and more
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Also, Vanilla Ice performs at LAX.

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Governor's Cup spurs creative business plans
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Here's an idea: Using energy from in-use exercise machines to power your air conditioner.

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LGBTQ community in Las Vegas has a new place to hang
Saturday, April 6, 2013
After two decades of providing programs and services for the LGBTQ community of Las Vegas, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada finally has a home all its own. The nonprofit organization unveils its downtown location today after initially opening the doors of the new facility last month.

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Discussing the LGBT center's Downtown move with program director Mel Goodwin
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The Center celebrates its grand opening this Saturday.

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Hot Spots: Calvin Harris at Wet Republic, David Guetta at XS and more
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Also, a poolside beer fest at Palms.

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Share your voice this month with StoryCorps
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The MobileBooth recording studio will be stationed at Downtown's Centennial Plaza through April 27.

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Hot Spots: Ciara at Haze, Tommy Trash at Wet Republic and more
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Also, free Patrón at Weekly's Party on the Patio!

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Hot Spots: Sky Blu at the Bank, Keri Hilson at Pure and more
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Also, a pajama party at Artifice.

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Hakkasan adds Deadmau5 to its DJ stable
Friday, March 15, 2013
It's official: There will be mau5 ears.

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Bringing Ireland to the Strip: Pub's Irish staff basks in nostalgia of holiday weekend
Friday, March 15, 2013
The last time you visited one of Las Vegas’ Irish pubs, did you ask your server if his or her accent was real? Shane Sice of Ri Ra Irish Pub at Mandalay Place says the question is asked all the time. “Oh God, every second table. ‘You’re not really Irish,’ and I’m like ‘Yeah, I am Irish,’” says Sice, 25, who is working here in the U.S. on a J-1 visa, an exchange visitor program run by the U.S. State Department.

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Green Valley Town Center finds new energy, thanks to a luxury movie theater
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Revitalization may be on the horizon for the once-vibrant plaza.

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Hot Spots: St. Paddy's Day edition
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Plus, more parties for those not necessarily going green.

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Turns out Coyote Ugly isn't closing
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Put those chaps back on, party people.

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Hot Spots: Ke$ha at Pure, Nero at Surrender, a beer fest at Lake Las Vegas and more
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Also, Rock 'N Roll Wine launches their 2013 tasting season.

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UNLV’s Jazz Ensemble program celebrates 40 years and lots of success
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
“They had never seen that before!” Dave Loeb says after the band finishes sight-reading a chart top to bottom, with no noticeable mistakes and a synergy that forces my foot to tap along. Every run, every lick is in unison, the rhythm section propelling the horns right along. We’re mid-rehearsal, and UNLV’s Jazz Ensemble I is killing it.

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Tiesto to bring his talents to Hakkasan Las Vegas for 'Club Life' residency
Friday, March 1, 2013
Find out which dayclub he'll be at, too.

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Hot Spots: Will.i.am at XS, Cee Lo at Chateau and more
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Also, Ghostbar launches its new ladies night.

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In Brief: Def Leppard drummer's art, beer at the movies and more
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Also, MGM Resorts has its very own Healthy Eating mobile app. For your health.

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SHe Nightclub closed, steakhouse remains open
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
That was quick.

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Hakkasan announces Calvin Harris residency, Light Nightclub adds to its resident roster
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
Get all the DJ details here.

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In brief: The LGBT center's big move, new bike lanes and more
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013
Also, Obama's new online College Scorecards.

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Hot Spots: Dilated Peoples, Ray Rice, a Runnin' Rebels party and more
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013
Also, AN21 spins at Tryst.

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Update: Coyote Ugly closing at New York-New York March 1
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013
The Strip staple might close this month.

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Hot Spots: Miguel at Pure, Weezer at Haze, Weekly Fling at Body English and more
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
Also, cupid may be stupid at Tao but Valentine's Day is for lingerie at the Erotic Heritage Museum.

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Is UNLV really the 12th most popular university in America?
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
Weekly hits the campus to see if current Rebels were excited to go there.

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Boulder Dam Brewing wants you to name its sixth anniversary ale
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
Get creative and score some beer money and more.

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Wranglers president Billy Johnson on the 'world’s first topless professional hockey team'
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
The local hockey team's president and COO discusses his take on promoting sports in Las Vegas.

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Hot Spots: Far East Movement at Pure, David Guetta at XS and more
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
Also, Vegas StrEATs hits Downtown.

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Local drag queen Coco Montrese on competing on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
The Divas Las Vegas star talks her competition, reality TV drama and more.

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Allan Teger returns to Sin City Gallery with 'Bodyscapes'
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
The artist took Best in Show at the gallery's 12 Inches of Sin exhibit last year.

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Hot Spots: The Get Back at Beauty Bar, Totescity at Artifice, Sky Blu at Pure and more
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
Also, Calvin Harris is back at Surrender, J. Cole visits Haze and Redfoo hits XS.

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Q&A: Futurist Ray Kurzweil on Google, reverse engineering the brain and more
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
Also, how we will soon merge with nonbiological intelligence.

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Hot Spots: T-Pain's residency starts at Haze, Lady Starlight at the Act, and more
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
Also, Big Dog's Winterfest hits the Draft House, Madeon visits XS and Becca Tobin drops by Hyde Bellagio.

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Q&A: Dominatrix Mistress C brings BDSM playground to AVN/AEE
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
We chatted up the domina/event planner about the BDSM scene and the 50 Shades phenomenon.

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Where to score some snacks for National Popcorn Day
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013
Drop that microwaveable bag!

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Hot Spots: Sean Paul, a winter beer festival, AVN afterparties and more
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
Also, Pauly D launches a residency.

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