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Las Vegas author Lissa Townsend Rodgers sheds light on historic women in organized crime
Years of extensive research not only roots the stories in factual history, but also makes readers feel as though they’re a fly on the wall.
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Arts District book shop The Analog Dope Store speaks with many voices
The essence of Analog Dope goes beyond its personally curated shelves; it reverberates with a profound sense of community.
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With new book ‘The Meth Lunches,’ Kim Foster lends Las Vegas an empathetic ear
Foster’s prose is pure dynamite. Her dialogue sticks and moves, and her narrative voice is relatable and modest.
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This year’s Las Vegas Book Festival once again offers big ideas and new perspectives
The Women Behind The Mic panel focuses on the women who helped build the music industry, rewriting them into history through their stories.
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The Las Vegas Book Festival returns to Downtown this October
Featured authors Terry McMillan, Malcolm Nance, Rebecca Yarros and Ana Reyes headline a free, all-ages festival that has something for everyone who loves to read.
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Your 2023 Las Vegas fall arts & entertainment guide
Music, comedy, theater, art, food and more.
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Pedro Duran’s Hasta Siempre Books encourages artistic dialogue
The recent edition to Fergusons Downtown’s Gather House complex has quickly become a haven for creatives and art connoisseurs.
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2022 in Review: The Weekly’s favorite video games, books and podcasts
Hint: Only one of ‘God of War Ragnarök’ and ‘Elden Ring’ made the cut
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Our 2022 Las Vegas Holiday Gift Guide
This season, why not shop local?
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The Las Vegas Book Festival returns with best-selling authors, panels, children’s activities and more
Legendary investigative reporter and author Carl Bernstein will discuss his new book.
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Touring three newish Las Vegas Valley bookstores
What can be found at Las Vegas Books, Diamond Sutra Books and Avantpop Books
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Nevada-bred author Phyllis Barber takes us through the Mojave Desert and beyond
The essays are full of existential questions. In one piece, Barber asks, “Does a grain of sand have a name? Or a drop of water? ...
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Downtown Requiem: ‘Happy at Any Cost’ is a sad, harrowing account of Tony Hsieh’s final days
I had to push myself to read through those final pages, for reasons beyond the obvious.
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Explore new physical and emotional territory with these Las Vegas authors
New books by Megan Edwards, Paul W. Papa and more.
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BMI's Wave In Festival brings art, literature and music to Las Vegas this May
Author Roxane Gay, musician May Khoi and more feature in this "roving celebration" of the arts and cultural awareness.
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Las Vegas-based YA author Axie Oh prepares to take readers to the Spirit Realm
‘The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea’ hits shelves—physical and virtual—on February 22.
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Author Claire Vaye Watkins on creativity, Mojave Desert living and the blurry line between fiction and autobiography
She recently published a powerful and peculiar new novel titled ‘I Love You but I’ve Chosen Darkness,’ which has garnered rave reviews in the national ...
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Las Vegas Book Festival celebrates 20 years with a compelling mix of in-person and online events
With at least nine separate areas going at once, it will truly be a buffet of bookish fun.
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Las Vegas Book Festival brings bevy of literary delights this weekend
The Las Vegas Book Festival, a celebration of novels, their authors and the audiences that read them, is returning this weekend for its 20th year ...
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Live animal exhibits on the Las Vegas Strip now less for show, more about education
Underneath the shining lights of the Las Vegas Strip, Adrienne Rowland walks among sharp-toothed sharks and brightly colored fish at Mandalay Bay. She watches as ...
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Study links sports betting with binge drinking
A new study shows that sports bettors are more likely to binge drink than individuals who are not gambling at all or who are gambling ...
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Aces' Candace Parker retiring from WNBA after legendary 16-year career
Candace Parker, one of the most notable women’s basketball players in history and part of the Las Vegas Aces championship team in 2023, has retired, ...
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Financial literacy class sets teens on path to succeed in life
Richard Shipin, who teaches a financial literacy class at the Delta Academy, said it’s critical to instruct students about what’s ahead in life. Financial literacy, ...
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Biden cuts into Trump’s lead in Nevada, new poll finds
A new poll conducted with 1,000 would-be voters in Nevada found what has been long suspected about November’s presidential race: President Joe Biden and former ...
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Why money burns a hole in your pocket and how to build financial resilience
When my kids were little, we would occasionally give them a few dollars as a reward. They would put the money in their pocket, then ...
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Film shares Holocaust survivor’s message: Live a life with meaning
Ben Lesser’s harrowing survival in the Dachau concentration camp in southern Germany is part of the documentary, “Commit to a Life That Has Meaning — ...
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What road woes? Series moves back to Dallas where Golden Knights have dominated
The Golden Knights tonight are looking to continue a trend in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Dallas Stars where the road team has ...
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Golden Knights aim to dominate around net, retake control of series
The Golden Knights have taken shots from all over the ice in their playoff series against the Stars. The Stars have taken a different approach ...
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Despite Game 3 loss, Logan Thompson proved undeniable playoff ability
Vegas wasted one of the greatest individual postseason performances in franchise history by losing to Dallas and seeing its series lead decrease to 2-1. ...
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Clark County School District looks west to recruit new teachers
The Clark County School District is targeting Southern California with its newest educator recruiting campaign, the district announced Tuesday.
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Prideful prizefight: Álvarez vs. Munguía promises to be a memorable bout in honor of Mexico
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez has fought on Cinco de Mayo weekend nearly every year of his boxing career as a nod to his Mexican heritage.
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Pro-Palestinian ralliers at UNLV seek cease-fire, divestment
Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and a conversation with UNLV administration on the university’s investments with companies that support Israel in its war with ...
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Golden Knights season ends against Dallas Stars in Game 7
The Golden Knights' season ended Sunday with a 2-1 loss at the Dallas Stars in Game 7 of their first round playoff series. Minutes after ...
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Facing elimination, Golden Knights try to keep composure at home in Game 6
Composure is the focus for the Golden Knights going into Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Dallas Stars. Players say ...
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Golden Knights need to show the innate resilience they claim in Game 4
Now might be the first real time Vegas can prove its long-touted calm under pressure and resilient nature. The Golden Knights understand the gravity of ...
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‘Hero’ Wanted: Knights need rescue from offensive decline in two straight losses
The best-of-seven series now stands at 2-2 headed back to Dallas for Game 5 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. ...
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Hill, Hanifin heroics push Vegas to Game 7 showdown in Dallas
A 23-save performance by goaltender Adin Hill gave Vegas a 2-0 win over Dallas on Friday at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights staved off elimination, ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 2-8, 2024 edition)
Find laughs with Matt Rife and Mike Epps, music with Duran Duran and Skrillex, and a lot more in this week’s Superguide.
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Golden Knights force a Game 7 with Stars via late Hanifin goal
The Golden Knights’ season isn’t over yet. Vegas staved off elimination Friday night at T-Mobile Arena, beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 to tie the teams' ...