Andrea Domanick

Story Archive

Local love: The natural ingredients in Echo & Rig's French Kiss come from home: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013; Farm to plate? Try farm to glass.
Fatal shooting at club raises questions about security, gun policies: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013; Police are calling Monday’s fatal shooting at Drai’s After Hours nightclub at Bally’s an isolated incident. But the discreet and often nebulous security policies behind Las Vegas nightclubs mean that bringing weapons onto Strip properties isn’t always difficult.
Weekend best bets: Clippers vs. Nuggets, ‘Sister Act’ and Jeff Beck and Brian Wilson: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013; The weekend has arrived at last, and with it comes a slate of tantalizing food festivals, top-tier sports bouts and a couple of rock and roll greats.
Concert review: Gogol Bordello brings its gypsy-punk party to the pool: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013; Frontman Eugene Hütz is the best-known member, but the rest of the band can hardly be discounted. That was proven during 90 nonstop minutes of revelry.
From William Shatner to Pat Metheny, Smith Center’s winter lineup features top talent: Monday, Oct. 14, 2013; And tickets go on sale just in time for the holidays.
Weekend best bets: Panic! At the Disco, Sin City Scare Fair and Las Vegas Burlesque Festival: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013; Grab your coat and scarf and head outside this weekend to check out the many fall festivities and events happening across the Las Vegas Valley.
Fancy some acoustic EDM? Check out Marquee’s new industry event series: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013; Ever wonder what “Levels” would sound like on classical guitar? Want to get an insider’s look at Las Vegas tattoo culture?
Weekend best bets: Fright Dome, ‘War Horse’ and The Avett Brothers: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013; Time to break out the decorative gourds, October has arrived.
Robin Thicke, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Third Eye Blind and more announce Las Vegas shows: Friday, Sept. 27, 2013; Also: Suicidal Tendencies, John Legend and Alice Cooper.
Weekly’s ‘Breaking Bad’ finale drinking game: Friday, Sept. 27, 2013; Get the Dimple Pinch ready! You'll want to get the maximum enjoyment out of the acclaimed show's final episode.
Weekend best bets: Frozen Fury XV, Carol Burnett, Huntridge Theater and Craig Ferguson: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013; Celebrate autumn this weekend with a variety of festivals and family-friendly cultural events throughout the Las Vegas Valley. From ice hockey to Hungarian folk dancing, here’s a look at our weekend best bets.
Five thoughts on Mötley Crüe's second residency at the Joint: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013; The Crue is back and hotter than ever—literally
Booze Blog: Staff picks from the Downtown Brew Festival: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013; We really like beer. You do, too? Read this.
From smoked porters to Scottish ales, the best local beers to try at Downtown Brew Fest: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013; The Downtown Brew Fest is upon us, as the second year of the fall beer festival from local suds enthusiasts Motley Brews returns to Clark County Amphitheater this evening with nearly 200 seasonal beer tastings from more than 50 local and regional breweries.
Weekend best bets: Downtown Brew Fest, Motley Crue and Dave Chappelle: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013; If you’re still recovering from last weekend’s fight madness, the weekend ahead offers some decidedly mellower — and definitely fun — entertainment options.
Welcome to the Dollhouse: Blowout Dollhouse in Market LV at Tivoli Village may seem luxurious, but at a cool $35 for a wash, blow dry and styling, it’s very down to Earth; Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013; Blowout Dollhouse salon may seem luxurious, but it’s all very down to Earth, which was owner Latoya Holman’s goal when she set out to open BODH eight months ago, making the leap from a long career in communications to a first-time small-business owner.
Fight Friday the 13th fear with these lucky charms in Las Vegas: Friday, Sept. 13, 2013; If you’re looking to double down on your good luck today — Friday the 13th — there are a few distinctly Las Vegas places and rituals said to help you get on Lady Luck’s good side.
Weekend best bets: Mayweather Jr. vs. Alvarez, Iron Maiden and Mexican Independence Day: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013; This weekend marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day, and there’s no shortage of concerts, events and other festivities to celebrate.
Residency reinvented: The Joint welcomes back Mötley Crüe and looks ahead: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013; Mötley Crüe returns to the Hard Rock Hotel to perform Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 18 through October 6.
CD review: Arctic Monkeys’ ‘AM’: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013; Five albums in, the Brit rockers sound like a band that knows exactly what it wants to be.
Dry cleaner to the stars: Tiffany Cleaners’ Judy and Dan Del Rossi talk shop: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013; The local outfit once cleaned Liberace's capes, and now dry cleans for many major Strip productions.
Weekend best bets: Jerry Seinfeld, Margaret Cho and UNLV vs. Arizona: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013; Summer is nearing its end, but there’s still plenty of entertainment to enjoy this weekend. From comedy shows to kick-off, here’s a look at our weekend best bets.
Meet Bambi, the model-turned-DJ taking over Hakkasan: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013; Bambi and Fergie DJ take over at Hakkasan on August 3.
Lawsuit against EDC promoter Pasquale Rotella dismissed: Friday, Aug. 30, 2013; Claims made the by Los Angeles Coliseum in a civil suit against Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella were officially dismissed by Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday.
Weekend best bets: Las Vegas 51s, Brad Paisley, Art of Beer Fest and Whoopi Goldberg: Friday, Aug. 30, 2013; From fireworks with the 51s to beer festivals to a mountain barbecue, say farewell to summer in celebratory style this Labor Day Weekend with a number of holiday offerings in town.
Lady Antebellum, Phoenix and more announce Las Vegas shows: Friday, Aug. 30, 2013; It’s been a thin couple of weeks for new show announcements in town -- and even a couple of cancellations.
Las Vegas slam poetry team is underdog success at national championships: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013; When Las Vegas’ Battle Born Slam poetry team headed to the National Slam Poetry Championships in Boston this month, they hoped simply to make it past the first round. Instead, they returned as the competition’s buzz-worthy underdog success.
The VIP is you: EDM economics and a changing focus in clubland: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013; Find out how the changing landscape in Las Vegas has shifted the focus from bottle buyers to queuing superfans, and much more, in this week's Nightlife Issue!
At Light nightclub, Cirque du Soleil joins the party: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013; Light goes beyond dancers and aerialists, incorporating the narrative storytelling elements of Cirque shows into the spectacle of its DJ sets.
CD review: Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action’: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013; It finds the Scots reclaiming dance-rock while attempting to avoid post-punk ubiquity—with varying success.
The best of FYF Fest 2013: Five thoughts for Las Vegas: Monday, Aug. 26, 2013; L.A.’s FYF Fest celebrated its tenth anniversary this weekend at Los Angeles State Historic Park with two days of left-of-the-dial live music, local vendors and more.
Courtney Love talks boobs, rehab and why her new songs are the best of her career: Friday, Aug. 23, 2013; Andrea Domanick chats with the unpredictable Love, who takes the stage again at Vinyl tonight.
An introvert no more: Model brings confidence to Fashion Week runway: Friday, Aug. 23, 2013; In a crowded suite atop the Palms Place tower, models in various states of undress flit about in a cloud of hairspray and perfume, readying themselves to walk in the evening’s runway show for Las Vegas Fashion Week.
Weekend best bets: Steely Dan, ‘Peepshow’ and Daniel Tosh: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013; This weekend marks the beginning of the end for one of the Strip’s most buzzed about productions, as “Peepshow” kicks off its final run at Planet Hollywood. If burlesque isn’t quite up your alley, there are entertainment options aplenty for music fans, foodies and more with this weekend’s best bets.
Six bands playing FYF you can catch in Vegas: MGMT, Deerhunter and more: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013; Didn't score a ticket to the LA fest? Mark your calendars.
Praise the lard! Enter Las Vegas' United Church of Bacon: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013; Add "bacon weddings" to the list of unique ways to get hitched in Las Vegas! Earlier this year, the United Church of Bacon opened its proverbial doors in Las Vegas, preaching the gospel of savory breakfast meats and combating religious discrimination.
Las Vegas is named among Top 10 ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’-inspired cities: Monday, Aug. 19, 2013; Two years after the “Fifty Shades of Grey” series first climbed the bestseller lists, the racy fetish novels continue to have an impact on dating culture across the country, according to new data released by dating website SeekingArrangement.com.
Kick. Turn. Tango: Ballroom dance competition in town this weekend: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013; Grace, talent and exhaustive practice are requirements for keeping up in the fiercely competitive world of dance, but it takes more than proper posture and rhythm to take home top titles. Ballroom is about overall presentation, and from the bedazzled fringe of a short salsa dress to the flowing ruffles of a waltz gown, the right dress can be essential to giving a performance that extra flair to impress the judges.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Mark Knopfler, New Found Glory and more announce Vegas shows: Friday, Aug. 16, 2013; Rock fans will have plenty to choose from this fall, with pop-punk, ska and classic rock acts announcing upcoming Las Vegas shows this week.
Outside Lands rundown: Five bands from the SF fest to see at Life Is Beautiful: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013; The Outside Lands music and arts festival returned to San Francisco this past weekend for a fifth year of top-notch tunes and bites in Golden Gate Park. Put on by Another Planet, which is also co-organizing Las Vegas’ Life Is Beautiful festival, Outside Lands also offered a glimpse into what we can expect from this fall’s event, particularly when it comes to the nearly dozen artists shared between them.
Weekend best bets: National Roller Coaster Day, Lyle Lovett and Cheer for Beer Festival: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013; From pop to country to rock, music fans can take their pick from this weekend’s smattering of live-music offerings. If a concert isn’t in the cards, consider indulging in an international beer tasting or dropping off the kids at Springs Preserve for a night out with that special someone.
Battle Born Slam of Las Vegas competes in 2013 National Poetry Slam in Boston: Monday, Aug. 12, 2013; Last year marked Las Vegas’ first slam poetry bout win against another team in the 12 years since the city has been represented at the competition. This year, however, the team’s goal goes beyond competing.
Weekend best bets: Star Trek Convention, ‘Les Miserables,’ Emeli Sande and SPCA fundraiser: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013; Kick back this weekend and enjoy the fruits of late-summer Las Vegas entertainment — catch a show from a promising young singer or get sucked into a live musical, or maybe just get your hands dirty with a desert gardening lesson.
Brian Wilson, Jeff Beck, G. Love & Special Sauce and more announce Vegas shows: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; Fans can take their pick of genres with this week’s new show announcements, which run the gamut from funk to rock to horror-punk
Eiffel Tower, Top of the World and Mandarin Bar named among best restaurant views in U.S.: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; Restaurant review and reservation website OpenTable.com has named three Las Vegas eateries on its list of the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants released today.
Krewella’s Yasmine Yousaf never wants to be your background music: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; The dance music wunderkinds behind "Alive" return for a resident performance at Light on August 9.
Flaming Lips get ominous, awesome at House of Blues: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013; The always unusual psychedelic pop band played the House of Blues on August 1.
Scream It Like You Mean It tour returns with Story of the Year, Hawthorne Heights, more: Monday, Aug. 5, 2013; Smash Magazine’s Scream It Like You Mean It Tour is back, bringing its alt-rock heavy lineup to the Henderson Events plaza on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Weekend best bets: Kathy Griffin, Hall & Oates and First Friday: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013; August is here, and with it comes a slate of new summer events. Start off your month right this weekend with plenty of live music offerings from touring acts and locals alike — or maybe just kick back with a good, old-fashioned Tupperware party. Here’s a look at the weekend’s best bets.
Snoop Dogg, Daughtry, J.Cole and more announce Vegas shows: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013; Get ready for Labor Day, Vegas—a slate of artists announced shows this week for the holiday weekend and beyond.