Andrea Domanick

Arts and Entertainment Reporter

Andrea Domanick is a reporter covering arts, entertainment and the behind the scenes stories of life in Las Vegas. Before joining the Sun, she worked in her native Los Angeles covering public affairs, music and culture for outlets including LA Weekly, Southern California Public Radio, the BBC, American Public Media and Broadcasting & Cable. She spent her college years in the tiny splendor of Middletown, Conn., at Wesleyan University, from which she graduated with a B.A. in sociology. Domanick enjoys vinyl records, lemonade and the New Yorker and is a proponent of good grammar. She doesn’t know how to ride a bike.

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The tastemaker: EDMbiz host Jason Bentley breaks down EDC Week’s unifying groove: Tuesday, June 18, 2013; Bentley has made separate careers of music supervision for film and advertising, as well as DJing nightclubs and music festivals.
In love at EDC? Now you can get married at the festival: Monday, June 17, 2013; Add Electric Daisy Carnival to the list of unique ways to wed in Las Vegas. EDC organizer Insomniac has teamed up with the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapels to give festival attendees the chance to wed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.
Courtney Love, Michael Buble, Jimmy Eat World and more announce Vegas shows: Friday, June 14, 2013; Also: Kid Cudi at the Cosmopolitan and Ani DiFranco at Hard Rock Cafe.
Weekend best bets: Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con, Seth Meyers, Father's Day at Cashman Field: Thursday, June 13, 2013; Following last weekend's sweltering temperatures, the days ahead offer a welcome respite from the heat with plenty of sports-centric entertainment options suited for families and fight aficionados alike — not to mention spending some quality time with dad on Father's Day.
Tony Award-winning ‘Kinky Boots’ opening national tour in Las Vegas: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; Fresh off of its Tony Awards sweep Sunday night, Broadway’s hit musical “Kinky Boots” announced plans to launch the production’s first national tour in Las Vegas in September 2014.
Watch as Criss Angel attempts to cheat death again: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; Criss Angel is at it again. Following last month’s live spectacle on Fremont Street, in which the Luxor headliner escaped a web of falling swords released by onlookers, Angel is inviting the public to join him as he attempts to cheat death again in a blindfolded beam walk illusion at Fashion Show Mall on Saturday.
New Sensation: Dutch EDM festival coming to Las Vegas: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; Amsterdam based dance music event set for MGM Grand Garden Arena in October.
Q&A: Green Day's 'American Idiot' comes to the Smith Center: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; Star Alex Nee discusses playing disgruntled suburbanite Johnny, the challenges of performing and lessons from life on the road after a nine-month national tour.
Q+A: DJ TrueLove talks his $100,000 Sapphire residency and favorite summer jams: Friday, June 7, 2013; Beatclan DJ TrueLove has been making a name for himself in the local scene since moving to Las Vegas five years ago, but the DJ (born Brian Epling) earned himself a place among local mixmaster royalty after winning Sapphire Pool & Dayclub’s Resident DJ competition.
Bon Jovi, Nine Inch Nails, Garth Brooks and more announce Vegas shows: Friday, June 7, 2013; Prog rockers Coheed and Cambria, New Zealand outfit The Naked and Famous also headed to Vegas.
EDC Week returns with nightclub shows, Bassrush Massive, EDMbiz and more: Thursday, June 6, 2013; Electric Daisy Carnival is for more than the crowd who will be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from June 21-23. Once again, festival producers Insomniac are bringing EDC Week to Las Vegas, a string of festival-related shows and events throughout town from June 18-25.
Weekend best bets: Bill Maher, Jewel and Frankie & Firenze: Thursday, June 6, 2013; The summer heat is here in full force, but that doesn't mean you need to spend your weekend cowering inside by the air conditioner. Cool off with a number of nighttime and outdoor entertainment options this weekend, including downtown festivals, comedy shows and more.
Vegas bands Kid Meets Cougar and Twin Brother get into Beautiful spirit: Thursday, June 6, 2013; Two local bands made a highly-anticipated return to the scene at Wednesday's Life Is Beautiful showcase at Beauty Bar.
5 thoughts on Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's May 31 show at Vinyl: Wednesday, June 5, 2013; What's with the one guy at every show who doesn't move a muscle?
Summer jams playlist: Fresh tunes to help beat the heat: Wednesday, June 5, 2013; Whether you’re at a BBQ, a house party or just spending some quality time with your AC, check out some of our favorite new tunes to soundtrack your summer -- and be sure to check out our Summer Jams playlist on Spotify for an extended version to keep the party going.
Photos: Dita Von Teese surprises at Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender at Orleans: Monday, June 3, 2013; “Never leave early,” emcee Kingfish warned the crowd Sunday night at “Icons and All-Stars,” the star-studded closing event for the ...
Turntable roundtable: Local DJs on how Vegas' rise to EDM Mecca has impacted their scene: Thursday, May 30, 2013; We brought Miss Joy, Doodle Do and Crykit to our office for a DJ chat.
Survival song: How Ministry of Love's Meg Vitale battled cancer to sing again: Thursday, May 30, 2013; It’s approaching midnight backstage at the House of Blues, and Ministry of Love is set to take the stage. Lead singer Meg Vitale yelps into the mic, clapping along to the drumbeat. Tonight, Vitale leaves the stage feeling like she’s given her best performance ever. She also knows it might be her last.
Neon Museum lights up for night tours and new summer hours: Wednesday, May 29, 2013; The iconic signs of Downtown’s Neon Boneyard will light up once again as the museum introduces new nighttime tours of the outdoor exhibition this month.
Meet five additions to Las Vegas nightlife and entertainment: Friday, May 24, 2013; Las Vegas adds yet another club to its nightlife ranks this weekend with the grand opening of Light at Mandalay Bay. The highly anticipated collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and nightlife operators The Light Group is just the latest addition to a slate of new nightlife and entertainment options that have transformed the Strip (and nearby) in the past six months.
A look at what the proposed ‘fun tax’ would mean for your wallet: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; The proposed tax has drawn a lot of fire, including a Steve Wynn visit to Carson City.
Designer Josh Held on creating the space for the new Light Nightclub: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; Cirque du Soleil and Light Group collaboration debuts at Mandalay Bay Friday.
Charlie Sheen to appear at Sapphire Day Club Memorial Day bash: Thursday, May 16, 2013; Get ready for some winning, Las Vegas: Charlie Sheen is coming to town.
Concert review: Os Mutantes dazzle at Hard Rock Cafe: Wednesday, May 15, 2013; The result was a performance that felt more like a house party with 50 of your closest friends.
Blink-182, Ne-Yo, Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains and more announce Vegas shows: Tuesday, May 14, 2013; It’s a good day for fans of hard rock in Las Vegas, with a slate of heavy hitters in the genre dominating this week’s slate of upcoming local show announcements.
MTV's 'The Real World' hosts Las Vegas casting call: Monday, May 13, 2013; Producers of MTV’s “The Real World” are coming to Las Vegas this weekend to host an open casting call for the iconic reality TV series’ upcoming 29th season.
Going from 'Peepshow' to 'peek-a-boo': Juggling motherhood on the Strip: Sunday, May 12, 2013; On most nights, you can find Dani Wylie tempting audiences as a dancer in Planet Hollywood’s “Peepshow.” At home on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, however, ...
Want to perform at EDC? Insomniac's Discovery Project gives you the chance: Friday, May 10, 2013; Electric Daisy Carnival producer Insomniac is giving emerging electronic dance music acts the chance to DJ alongside their heroes at this year’s Las Vegas festival with the return of its Discovery Project competition series.
Arbor View High senior Thomas Arlt is princely in ‘Tournament of Kings’ at Excalibur: Friday, May 10, 2013; After a night of sword-fighting, flame-jumping and slaying dragon warriors as Prince Christopher of Avalon, high school senior Thomas Arlt is busy preparing for his biggest foe yet: the SAT.
LVCVA teams up with Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live' for Las Vegas-themed episode: Thursday, May 9, 2013; The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is teaming up with Bravo in a content-partnership effort to help promote Las Vegas as a travel destination.
No lady luck: After two canceled shows, one Celine Dion fan wants AEG Live to pay the price: Thursday, May 9, 2013; One fan's trip to Las Vegas to see Celine Dion at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace ended up costing far more than she planned; should AEG Live be held responsible?
Poolside film series returns to The Cosmopolitan with expanded double-feature lineup: Wednesday, May 8, 2013; The Cosmopolitan’s popular “Dive-In Movies” summer film series returns to Boulevard Pool for a third season beginning May 27.
Justin Timberlake, Emeli Sande, Conor Oberst and more announce Vegas shows: Wednesday, May 8, 2013; Summer’s just warming up, but a slate of artists have announced upcoming Las Vegas shows that give us plenty to look forward to in the fall.
Las Vegas ranks in Top 10 of ‘mom-friendly’ dining cities in U.S.: Tuesday, May 7, 2013; If you’re considering dining in Las Vegas for Mother’s Day, you’ve come to the right place according to a new list that places Sin City among the top “mom-friendly” U.S. cities for dining.
The District at Green Valley Ranch announces return of free summer film series: Monday, May 6, 2013; The District at Green Valley Ranch is bringing back its “The Outdoor Picture Show” free summer film series featuring 50 family films from May through October.
Lasting impressions: ‘Legends in Concert’ celebrates 30 years in Las Vegas: Monday, May 6, 2013; After 30 years on the Strip, the celebrity tribute show “Legends in Concert” is a legend in its own right. Tonight, the show celebrates the three-decade milestone with an anniversary performance at the Flamingo. Britney Spears impersonator Katie Murdock discusses what it takes to play the pop star night after night.
The Flaming Lips return to Las Vegas in August: Friday, May 3, 2013; The Flaming Lips will return to Las Vegas for a special show at Mandalay Bay’s House of Blues on Thursday, Aug. 1.
They've got 'Gaymers': Youths break from tradition for LGBTQ prom: Friday, May 3, 2013; Forget gowns and tuxes -- Saturday's LGBTQ prom at the Center is all about getting creative.
Deadmau5, schmeadmau5: Meet six local DJs keeping the Vegas scene fresh: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; Keep your eye on these five home-grown Las Vegas DJs.
Beer, sweat and tears: Five thoughts on the 2013 Great Vegas Festival of Beer: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; Long lines and a full parking lot couldn't keep us from an afternoon of tantalizing brews.
Ringo Starr, The Monkees, Counting Crows and others announce Las Vegas shows: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; The weather’s heating up, and with it comes a slate of new shows from heavy hitters and local favorites alike to look forward to this summer and fall.
Strip superstars: Las Vegas' Top Five highest-paid resident DJs: Friday, April 26, 2013; New nightclubs Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand and the soon-to-be-opened Light at Mandalay Bay are raising the bar for nightlife in Las Vegas ...
Hard Rock Hotel’s Rehab is still sizzling at 10 years: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’: Thursday, April 25, 2013; With trends and novelty driving the pulse of the Las Vegas party scene, perhaps the most interesting thing about Rehab, the famed Sunday pool party at the Hard Rock Hotel, is that it hasn’t changed much since it opened 10 years ago. “It’s a pool that takes you out of Vegas and makes you feel like you’re at a beach. The music we bring in keeps it relevant, but the actual atmosphere remains the same, and there’s nothing that really touches that,” says Hard Rock VP of Nightlife and Daylife Michael Goodwin of the party, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.
Willie Nelson, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, more part of Smith Center summer lineup: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; The Smith Center's summer season offers diverse concerts and events.
Tips and tricks for Coachella Weekend 2: Thursday, April 18, 2013; Arrive early and rent a locker if you want to maximize your Coachella experience.
Coachella Weekend 1 bests and worsts: Wednesday, April 17, 2013; Featuring fanny packs, $8 burritos and a cruel Daft Punk fake-out.
Q+A: Of Monsters and Men singer Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir: Wednesday, April 17, 2013; Fresh off playing at Coachella last weekend, Of Monsters and Men heads here to play Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas ...
Coachella Week: Andrea's Sunday festival notes: Dust, dancing and Richie Hawtin’s broken hard drive; Monday, April 15, 2013; Dust, dancing and Richie Hawtin’s broken hard drive.
Coachella Week: Andrea's Saturday festival notes: Franz Ferdinand, Violet Femmes and more; Sunday, April 14, 2013; Franz Ferdinand's return, Violet Femmes and New Order's odd video choice.
Coachella Week: Andrea’s Friday festival notes: Saturday, April 13, 2013; Daft Punk's promo video made a splash, as did performances by Grinderman and Palma Violets.