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Gift of Lights at Sunset Park
Sure, the economy sucks, and your house has lost its value, and half of your ...
Third Thursdays Arts Walk
Visit participating businesses on Water Street, Pacific Avenue and Basic Road. Gallery exhibits, live music, ...
An Evening at La Vage starring Frank Marino

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Game over

Las Vegas’ already fragile all-ages scene has suffered what could be a shattering blow: the ...

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Robin Leach: Luxe Life
11.20.08
6 p.m.

Special Feature: Charlie Trotter’s new cuisine experiment draws Strip’s chefs and raves

By Robin Leach

Legendary kitchen king Charlie Trotter has always been hailed as one of America’s top three chefs — and a revolutionary who has never stopped experimenting with food. Now, according to stars chefs up and down the Strip, he’s created something so new and extraordinary, even they are raving about the results. Chances are that you’ll be rubbing shoulders with celebrity chefs if you get a reservation at his unique Bar Charlie. It is styled as a sushi bar without any tables — although sushi can be served, it’s not on the menu. Charlie wants you to sit up close right ... Read more...

 

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Robin Leach: Luxe Life
11.20.08
6 p.m.

White truffles are a tempting treat — even at $4,000!

By Robin Leach

Hard to believe that an oak tree fungus could become so precious and prized that food aficionados would shell out nearly $4,000 a pound for the strong, aromatic delicacy. Climate change along with alternate droughts and torrential rains have crippled farmers in the Alba region of Italy — the only place they grow that well for the annual October harvest. Tightened supplies of the sought-after white truffle have sent prices sky-rocketing to well over $5,000 per kilo (2.21 lbs.). Last year a giant 1.5 kg white truffle dug up in Italy sold at auction in heavy bidding that topped off ... Read more...

 

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Robin Leach: Luxe Life
11.20.08
2:06 p.m.

Poker stars shine on third day of Global Gaming Convention

By Robin Leach

Former World Series of Poker champion and legend Scotty Nguyen plays alongside several of the world’s biggest poker players at the five 90-minute WSOP tournaments today. It’s the third day of the G2E Global Gaming Convention at our convention center. One of our favorite chefs, Carla Pellegrino from the oh-so-tough-to-get-into Rao’s (in New York City and at Caesars Palace here), brings her authentic southern Neapolitan Italian cooking talents to convention delegates in the Food & Beverage section. Entertainment rolls on all afternoon long as a break from meeting and conference room activity, as the gaming industry chiefs look over new ... Read more...

 

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11.20.08
12 a.m.

‘A living gallery’

By Geri Jeter

Co-directors Richard Havey and Gail Gilbert have created the Nevada Dance Project—a dance umbrella that offers the opportunity for contemporary choreographers and dancers to show their best work, new or preexisting, but always original. Read more...

 

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11.20.08
12 a.m.

Dray, his art head for Atlanta

By Scott Dickensheets

For those who keep an eye on the arts district, Dray’s departure—for Atlanta—changes the metabolism of the scene a little. Read more...

 

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11.20.08
12 a.m.

R.I.P. TRL

By Josh Bell

MTV managed to pack Times Square one more time this past Sunday for the last episode of TRL, dubbed Total Finale Live, although nostalgia was pretty much the only reason for anyone to show up. Read more...

 

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  • 11/18/08
    Vinnie Paul book sigining @ Hard Rock CafeVinnie Paul book sigining @ Hard Rock Cafe
  • 11/16/08
    Hot Chicks with Douchebags Book Launch @ The Bank Hot Chicks with Douchebags Book Launch @ The Bank
  • 11/16/08
    Tromapalooza with The Tinglerz @ The BunkhouseTromapalooza with The Tinglerz @ The Bunkhouse
  • 11/15/08
    Perfecto @ RainPerfecto @ Rain
  • 11/14/08
    Tryst @ WynnTryst @ Wynn
  • 11/14/08
    Miss Nevada ContestantsMiss Nevada Contestants

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CD Cover Beyonce
Beyoncé’s new double album supposedly represents two sides of her personality. Seems to be that Beyoncé’s two personas are in conflict. Maybe she should try being herself.
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CD Cover Wilderness
If boxing promoter Don King fronted a rock band, he’d probably sound a lot like James Johnson. The vocalist for arty Baltimore outfit Wilderness unleashes every one of his lyrics ...
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CD Cover Nickelback
Post-grunge modern mainstream rockers Nickelback kick off their sixth effort with what amounts to a musical sneer. “You look so much cuter with something in your mouth.” It’s the Canadian ...
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