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A+E: All the Arts + Entertainment You Can Eat
Six April Fool's Pranks from the Amazing Johnathan
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SOUNDCHECK
Judas Priest; Moby; Faith Evans; Beck
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THEATER: Drama Mia
'If it's not one thing, it's your mother' in Surviving Grace
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SCREEN
SCHULTZE GETS THE BLUES
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FINE ART: First Friday's Offerings
Dust Gallery boasts smart pairing
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HOROSCOPE
Astromat for March 31 - April 6
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SCREEN
UP AND DOWN
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Is Teleportation Possible?
And you thought your tax dollars were being wasted
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Trips '05: Traveling Light
Baggage as life, life as baggage
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TV: Reality Overload
Two more reality shows document life in Vegas
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THE CONSUMER: Red Rover, Red Rover
Send some European stuff right over
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PSYCHIC VIEW: (Hono)Lulu of a Dilemma
Decisions, decisions: Hawaiian sun or London fog?
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Trips '05: North
How much can a week off really change things?
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SCREEN
MELINDA AND MELINDA
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Think Seafood Hooters
The Slanted Clam replaces Venetian with frat-house atmosphere
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Sinfully Good
Sin City is a dark, beautiful delight
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Trips '05: One Day in Baker
There's more to life in this desert town than the world's largest thermometer. Isn't there?
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Trips '05: On the Trail of the Vortex
Or, where is the supernatural energy, and why am I sliding down this mountain on my ass?
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SORE THUMBS: Holding Heaven in Your Hand
PlayStation Portable nearly leaves our critic speechless
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NIGHTS ON THE CIRCUIT: A View To a Killer Party
Foundation Room is all about access, baby
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SCREEN
BEAUTY SHOP
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Frank Marino's Hollywood Diary
The fab La Cage star recounts his trip to Hollywood for the opening of Miss Congeniality 2, in which he has a speaking part. Along ...
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Gray Matters
News, observations, stray thoughts + medically supervised brain drainings about our city
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FEEDBACK
Elvis Costello (4 stars)—The Joint, March 25
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LETTERS
Mash Notes, Hate Mail, Urgent Communiqués, Secret Messages, Thesis Pieces
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Local Gang of Terrorists?
Despite an El Salvadoran gang's alleged ties to al-Qaeda, Metro downplays the threat of the local chapter
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Harry in the Great Wide World
Harry Reid has a voice in America's foreign policy. Will he do Nevada proud?
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SCREEN
GUNNER PALACE
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TV: Lost and Desperate
ABC tries to build on early successes with midseason shows
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THE CONSUMER: Past Present Perfect
Furnishings do the time-warp at Modify
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WINK: Just a Buncha-Buncha Lunchtime Dates
In search of a hunka-hunka burnin' love
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SCREEN
MISS CONGENIALITY 2: ARMED AND FABULOUS
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SOUNDCHECK
Billy Idol; The Game
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Shiny, Happy Guitar-Playing Person
Larry Johnson has one goal: to put a smile on your face
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NIGHTS ON THE CIRCUIT: One of Those Nights
Seven bounces back with Rubber
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CULTURE CLUB: You Are the Media
Is that a good thing?
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A+E
All the Arts + Entertainment You Can Eat
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TASTE: Got Falafel?
New kosher restaurant serves up true Israeli fare
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The Customer Is Sometimes (Incredibly) Wrong
Worker bees dish on the bitchy divas, clueless creeps and, yes, pants-wetters who complicate their jobs
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FEEDBACK
Bob Dylan (3 stars)— The Aladdin, March 19
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Gray Matters
News, observations, stray thoughts + medically supervised brain drainings about our city
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BAR EXAM: Punk Rock Girl
Is that Mojo Nixon at the end of the Roadhouse bar?
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Kerouac, Greasers and Ann-Margret, Oh My!
Three icons of the '50s converge in Vegas
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PSYCHIC VIEW: Remember Zen
Wandering reader searching for a destination
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SORE THUMBS: War Is Hellacious
Realistic World War II game is challenging but satisfying
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The Attack
One woman's tale of a vicious beating and its painful aftermath
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THEATER: It's Da Baum
Emotions explode in Adam Baum and the Jew Movie
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LETTERS
Mash Notes, Hate Mail, Urgent Communiqués, Secret Messages, Thesis Pieces
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HOROSCOPE
Astromat for March 24 - 30
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Mixed Emotions
Gunner's director goes on the record
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Black and White in Love
Varying shades of courage color films from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner to Guess Who
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You, Too, Could Be a Winner (Subject to State Laws, Void Where Prohibited)
Living the sweepstakes life
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LETTERS
Mash Notes, Hate Mail, Urgent Communiqués, Secret Messages, Thesis Pieces
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SCREEN
THE RING TWO
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SOUNDCHECK
Tori Amos; Jessi Alexander
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USA Today Defeats Rebels
It was the game of the century!
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NOISE: Crossing the Finnish Line
Scandinavian sensation Darude hits Rubber
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IN PRINT: Questions with Sharon Waxman
New book peels back the facades of Hollywood's hottest directors
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FEEDBACK
Alicia Keys (4.5 stars)—The Joint, March 12
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FINE ART: I Wanna Live Forever
Touring show at Guggenheim explores Egyptian cult of death and afterlife
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HOROSCOPE
Astromat for March 17 - 23
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The Gospel According to Franky Perez
Drinking, rocking and riding dirt bikes with the once (and future?) great hope of the Las Vegas music scene
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WINK: The Fate of the Date
Nerves, insecurities and the first dating service hookup
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The Candidate
Controversial planning commissioner Byron Goynes seeks new life as a city councilman
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THE CONSUMER: Shirts Ahoy!
Hunting the Great White T
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There is No Upside
The Upside of Anger is a vile, coarse temper tantrum
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FEEDBACK
Ian Hunter (3.5 stars); Steve Wynn (4 stars)—Live!, March 12
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FEEDBACK
Duran Duran (3 stars)—The Joint, March 13
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FEEDBACK: The Strip
Erocktica Live! (3 stars)—The Rio
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TASTE: La Patisserie, C'est Moi
Jean-Philippe Maury's decadent playground hits the sweet spot
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GRAY MATTERS
News, observations, stray thoughts + medically supervised brain drainings about our city
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A+E: All the Arts + Entertainment You Can Eat
Super Friends Unite!
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NIGHTS ON THE CIRCUIT: Saturday Night Fizzle
We seek a party, find only breakfast
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SORE THUMBS: Great Story, Shame About the Game
Xenosaga is too much of a good thing
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Schuss, Now
Ski resorts trade barbed radio spots
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PSYCHIC VIEW: Journey to the Soul
Lessons in bravery, individuality and tranquility
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Taking the Charms Out of Binion's
One more sign of the times
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Jackson Avenue ... A.) "Will Never Be Revived Back to What It Was" B.) "Will Be More than It Used to Be." Discuss.
The past, present and future of the onetime heart of black Las Vegas
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SORE THUMBS: Dante Returns
Combos, character are even better in third DMC chapter
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NOISE: Branching Out
Singer-songwriter Michelle Branch heads in a new direction with the Wreckers
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THE CONSUMER: Style Over Substance
Target hits the mark every time
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Sparing the Needle
The Supreme Court has abolished the death penalty for teenagers. Will that embolden young criminals with a new fearlessness?
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WINK: Looking For Mr. Goodmatch
A dating service? Hey, It's Just Lunch
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SCREEN
INSIDE DEEP THROAT
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TASTE: Get Centered
Palms' Little Buddha offers Asian-California fusion that works
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Child's Play
Born Into Brothels details the traumas and triumphs of kids of prostitutes
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Old Site Archives
TV: The Fake Trial of the Century
E! Channel's Michael Jackson trial re-enactments are as disturbing as they are watchable By Josh Bell
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PSYCHIC VIEW: Rancid Relations
Woman needs to cultivate self-esteem to leave abusive partner
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BAR EXAM: Bohemian Haven From the Strip
Artisan's opulent surroundings beg the question: Where are the goths?
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GRAY MATTERS
News, observations, stray thoughts + medically supervised brain drainings about our city
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NOISE: Growing Up Fast
Fresh from three Grammys, Alicia Keys plans for the future
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2005 Readers' Choice Awards
At last! The armed guards, escorted by genetically enhanced attack dogs, have dropped off the results of the 2005 Readers Choice balloting...
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STAGE: Cloud Nine
Playwright and performers bring sunshine to the soul in Cloud Tectonics
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Nothing Says You're Not Sorry Like Saying You're Sorry
Oscar Goodman, degrees of badness and Apology Culture: some thoughts and examples
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SCREEN
ROBOTS
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SOUNDCHECK
Deana Carter; 50 Cent
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SCREEN
BRIDE AND PREJUDICE
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LETTERS
Mash Notes, Hate Mail, Urgent Communiqués, Secret Messages, Thesis Pieces
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If I Were the Mayor ...
Join me for a beverage and I'll tell you what I'd do
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HOROSCOPE
Astromat for March 10 - 16
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The Taking of Fortification Hill
The lessons of a long hike
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CULTURE CLUB: Dan Rather Didn't Kill TV News
Thoughts on the departure of the CBS anchor
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NIGHTS ON THE CIRCUIT: Ladies Night
The sirens of Tabú take on the boys of Fusion
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A + E: All the Arts + Entertainment You Can Eat
Palms Grows a New Pair
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The Grounds
A Las Vegas resort, lost and found
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LETTERS
Mash Notes, Hate Mail, Urgent Communiqués, Secret Messages, Thesis Pieces
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FEEDBACK
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (4 stars) — House of Blues, February 26
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NIGHTS ON THE CIRCUIT: Worship the Goddess
DJ Sandra Collins is another sign metaclub Ice is back
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SORE THUMBS: Sunday Drivers Need Not Apply
Gran Turismo 4 is more driving simulation than racing game
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A+E: All the Arts + Entertainment You Can Eat
... Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
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GRAY MATTERS
News, observations, stray thoughts + medically supervised brain drainings about our city
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The Confessions of a High Culture Tourist
An immersion in the fine arts puts a person through some changes, all right: an intellectual adventure, with finger puppets
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Prometheus Bound
Brody's follow-up film falls flat
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FINE ART: No, I Live Here
City galleries celebrate centennial by looking at locals
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FEEDBACK
Barry Manilow (3.5 stars) — Las Vegas Hilton, February 24
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Fembots! Dan Tanna! The Angels! Fred Sanford! (Did We Mention the Fembots?)
Before CSI, Las Vegas and televised poker crowded Sin City onto the airwaves, there were these memorable (and memorably cheesy) Vegas TV moments
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STAGE: All in Their Families
Grimy familial dynamics swing from The Rope and crawl through Mud
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SCREEN
BE COOL
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SOUNDCHECK
CD reviews galore!
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PSYCHIC VIEW: Biz Whiz
Advice to half—the stronger half—of a potential business duo
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THE CONSUMER: TGIFFF
Thank God It's Friends of First Friday
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Hello, Doll
Pristine beauty, cute miniature outfits and preserved memories at the Barbie convention
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WINK: Alone Again ... Unnaturally
Musings on love, aging and roller coasters
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SCREEN
ONG-BAK
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Beyond the Egg McMuffin
If it's the most important meal of the day, why not have breakfast at one of these 10 great spots?
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SCREEN
IMAGINARY HEROES
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HOROSCOPE
Astromat for March 3 - 9
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The Invisible Nobelist
Where's Wole?
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TASTE: Weird Burrito Science
Café Olé rises above the fast-food morass