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Nevada Women’s Film Festival returns with a burst of bold and inventive visions
Back for its 12th year, the Nevada Women’s Film Festival returns to UNLV March 19-22 with 72 features, documentaries and shorts.
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Dam Short Film Festival skews younger and international in its 22nd year
Since the pandemic, more Las Vegans ranging from ages 35 to 49 have made Dam Short an annual tradition.
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Neon Museum’s new Viva Las Vegas Movies Tour explores our cinematic universe
You’ll learn about films foundational to Las Vegas’ reputation like Martin Scorsese’s “Casino,” alongside lesser-known gems like “Cool World.”
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The 'Wizard of Oz' lands solidly at Las Vegas’ Sphere
Characters who didn’t appear on screen previously are now represented: A shot that once featured only Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man now includes ...
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First-time Las Vegas filmmaker Aaliyah Fafanto offers a glance into the Black female experience
“Black Butterfly” will be screened March 22 at Left of Center Gallery.
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‘The Last Showgirl’ director Gia Coppola talks Pamela Anderson and Vegas camaraderie
Shot in Las Vegas over 19 days in February 2024, this indie drama is a compassionate study of families, both found and biological.
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The history of community radio station Power 88 KCEP unfolds in a new documentary
The new documentary presents an opportunity to learn about “the People’s Station” that has been serving the community since 1972.
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New documentary ‘Across the Tracks’ reveals essential Las Vegas history
“Across the Tracks: A Las Vegas Westside Story” was screened at both the Sundance Film Festival and locally at the Plaza, and the film serves ...
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Boulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 20 years
The screenings and events continue through February 19 at the Elaine K. Smith Building in Boulder City.
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Kick off spooky season with Joe Bob’s World Drive-In Jamboree
North Las Vegas’ West Wind Drive-In will host the three-day horror film extravaganza.
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The Nevada Women’s Film Festival represents female filmmakers, but it’s meant for everyone
The four-day event—running June 22-25 at UNLV’s Department of Film—illuminates the many creative possibilities for women to work both in front of and behind the ...
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The Dam Short Film Festival resumes in-person screenings—at a new Boulder City venue
“We expect everything to be similar in terms of excellent projection, Q&As—all the things we normally have. [Plus,] we can actually sell concessions this year ...
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A multiverse of radness: Our 2022 summer movie guide
What to expect from ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jurassic World: Domination,’ ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ and many more.
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NewsBoulder City residents rally against data center proposal over environmental concerns
In recent months, hundreds of residents have mobilized in opposition, organizing protests, planting hand-painted yard signs and flooding public meetings.
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FeaturesPlay ball! Athletics bring Major League Baseball regular season games to Las Vegas Ballpark
Las Vegas gets another sports milestone this week as the A’s, preparing to move to their new ballpark on the Strip in time for the ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: June 4-10
Shucked at Reynolds Hall, Opera Las Vegas' "Pagliacci" at UNLV's Judy Bayley Theater, Los Lobos at Resorts World, the City of Las Vegas Vote Party ...
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A&EThe corny fun of ‘Shucked’ pops off at Smith Center
"Shucked" draws laughs and cheers with a regularity you could clock with a metronome. It's light on drama but heavy on dad jokes.
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FeaturesActing up: Theater in Las Vegas is thriving like never before
Through ups and downs, Southern Nevada's theater scene has hit its stride—and you’re invited along for the ride.
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PoliticsPrimary election: Where to vote in Las Vegas
Voting is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m on June 9 at the following locations ...
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PoliticsLombardo's Medicaid fraud crackdown draws fire from Democrats
The suspension will be in place “until state officials validate and confirm the legitimacy of current providers,” citing alleged fraud in hospice and home-health services ...
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NewsA primer for Primary Election Day, June 9
If you haven’t voted yet, officials advise dropping off your mail ballot at city clerk’s offices, the Clark County Election Department headquarters in North Las ...
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SportsLas Vegas is the home the A's have been waiting for
Walking through a sporting apparel store in Downtown Summerlin, it’s hard not to stop at the kelly green and yellow Athletics hat. Something about that ...
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NewsLas Vegas clinic gives an inside look at ketamine therapy for mental health
Ketamine is a drug often clouded by misunderstanding. While many associate it with illicit use, the pharmaceutical version has been part of modern medicine for ...
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EducationCCSD puts 60 teachers under 'reduction in force' amid declining enrollment and rising costs
In addition to the 60 teachers, Superintendent Jhone Ebert said the district is still trying to find positions for 55 support staffers and about 50 ...
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TasteHayworth offers an upscale steakhouse experience straight from the heart
With is latest Henderson spot, chef Alex Reznik crafts a love letter to his personal lore—growing up in Jewish households, working in French restaurants in ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: June 11-17
The Kid Laroi at BleauLive Theater, Chris Tucker at Encore Theater, Ken Garr at Brad Garrett's Comedy Club and more.
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BusinessWith World Cup looming, Nevada lawmakers fight border rules threatening international travel
Nevada’s two U.S. senators are demanding that the Trump administration reverse a proposed rule requiring international travelers to hand over five years of social media ...
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StageRebellious stage: Fallout Fringe Festival returns with a bigger bang
Fallout Fringe, returning June 3-25, promises to improve on its bold debut with new venues participating and more than 35 different productions.
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AnimalsLas Vegas’ new breed of influencer, a four-legged furry tour guide, reaches national finals
A Las Vegas dog whose social media presence has helped locals and visitors navigate the valley’s dog-friendly scene has advanced to the finals of a ...
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SportsLas Vegas has always been a baseball town. The A’s are making it official
DJ Pauly D and Nick Carter threw out the first pitches, UFC announcer Bruce Buffer handled the pregame introductions and A’s legend Rollie Fingers bellowed ...
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SportsA’ja Wilson's 25 points, 15 rebounds lead the Aces past the Sparks
A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, Jackie Young added 16 points and nine assists, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the ...
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A&EJanelle James of 'Abbott Elementary' brings the funny at MGM Grand
For five seasons, she has played unfiltered school principal Ava Coleman, whose ruthlessness is matched by her fabulousness. But Janelle James will bring her own ...
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Breaking NewsSouthern Nevada voters will see new paper ballot system at the polls today
The system debuted in smaller Nevada counties during the 2024 general election and has now expanded statewide for the 2026 primary elections ...
