Andrea Domanick

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The Weekly guides you through a local album landslide: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; There's a barrage of new local music out there. We're here to help.
Photos: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ with Pat Sajak and Vanna White spins at the Venetian this week: Sunday, July 28, 2013; “Wheel of Fortune” comes to town to film its upcoming Season 31 this weekend through Saturday, Aug. 3. We spoke with hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White to find out what keeps “Wheel” spinning after three decades.
Robin Thicke, Black Crowes, Jason Aldean, Gogol Bordello and more announce Vegas shows: Friday, July 26, 2013; Pop crooners close out the summer, with gypsy punks and angry alt-rockers warming us up for fall: Here's a look at new shows in store for the months ahead with in this week's concert on-sales roundup.
Weekend best bets: Wayans Brothers, Soggy Jog, Weezer and Lion Fight 10: Thursday, July 25, 2013; Change up your routine this weekend with some refreshing entertainment offerings just slightly off the beaten path, from a free set of Australian soul-jazz-hip-hop at the Cosmopolitan to a super-soaked family race course at Wet ’n’ Wild and top-notch improv from fellow Las Vegans at Art Square Theater.
Glowsticks and gavels: EDC's Pasquale Rotella heads to court next week: Wednesday, July 24, 2013; If convicted, the rave kingpin faces nearly 14 years in prison.
Goretorium’s legal troubles are latest example that celebrity ties don’t guarantee success in Las Vegas: Wednesday, July 24, 2013; A lawsuit filed against Goretorium's owners offers a glimpse into what may have prompted the bankruptcy filing.
KOMP's ‘Homegrown Show’ celebrates 15 years of supporting local music: Tuesday, July 23, 2013; The Sunday night two-hour radio show, which celebrates 15 years on the air this month, has featured more than 1,000 bands from Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
5 thoughts from Lord Huron's Beauty Bar show: Thursday, July 18; Monday, July 22, 2013; The five-piece brought an unexpected amount of chutzpah to its languid indie-folk tunes.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Avenged Sevenfold, Panic! At The Disco announce Vegas shows: Saturday, July 20, 2013; Also, Surfer Blood and Ty Segall are set for Beauty Bar shows.
Weekend best bets: Matchbox Twenty, Big Dog's Beer Fest and Sarah Silverman: Thursday, July 18, 2013; From cool brews to fiery comedy, the weekend ahead is all about summer's finest that Las Vegas has to offer. Stop by a beer fest, check out an outdoor concert and round out the night with a little theater — or a hip-hop dance battle.
Q+A: DJ Sidney Samson talks his Wynn residency, upcoming projects and more: Wednesday, July 17, 2013; Also, America's EDM boom.
Got ghosts? Paranormal conference coming to Vegas: Friday, July 12, 2013; Let this summer’s Las Vegas Paracon meet all your paranormal activity needs.
Q+A: Nico Vega’s Aja Volkman on Las Vegas, the new album and touring with baby on board: Friday, July 12, 2013; When not putting the finishing touches on Nico Vega’s highly anticipated upcoming sophomore record Lead to Light and preparing for their summer tour with Crash Kings, she’s been adjusting to life as a new mom.
Film festival draws Libertarian filmmakers and fans to Las Vegas: Friday, July 12, 2013; The third-annual Anthem Libertarian Film Festival returns to Las Vegas, part of the Freedom Fest conference, a gathering of several thousand Libertarian thinkers self-described as the world’s largest gathering of free minds.
Weekend best bets: NBA Summer League, Widespread Panic and Las Vegas Elvis Festival: Thursday, July 11, 2013; Festivals and spectacles highlight this weekend's offerings in Las Vegas.
COLAB has closed its gallery, but it’s not going away: Wednesday, July 10, 2013; Founder Amy Finchem is moving to Salt Lake City to complete work on a master's degree.
The Weekly interview: Pickwick frontman Galen Disston: Wednesday, July 10, 2013; The Seattle band brings its cover of “Lady Luck” to Las Vegas this Friday.
Weekend best bets: Fourth of July, UFC 162 and New Kids on the Block: Wednesday, July 3, 2013; This holiday weekend starts off with a bang — literally — on the Fourth of July, with patriotic festivities aplenty throughout the Valley. Keep the celebration going all weekend with live music, street festivals, fight night and more.
Another 15 minutes: Bellagio's 'Warhol Out West' extended through 2014: Tuesday, July 2, 2013; Due to its continuing popularity with visitors, the "Warhol Out West” exhibit at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts has extended its exhibition run through Jan. 2.
Beyonce, Marc Anthony, Wavves and more announce Vegas shows: Friday, June 28, 2013; From pop to indie to folk-punk, get your concert fix with this week’s new concert announcements and on-sales.
Weekend best bets: Juneteenth Festival, Warped Tour, Art and Ink and Beyonce: Thursday, June 27, 2013; With Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, kick back for a weekend and enjoy some of the live music and community event offerings in the days ahead.
Save the Huntridge, rock the Huntridge at Saturday's parking lot party: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; The Save the Huntridge campaign will host a mini-fest in the venue's parking lot this Saturday to support the theater’s revival.
STK, Tao and Todd English P.U.B. named among top U.S. restaurant bars: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; Dining website OpenTable.com has named three Las Vegas hotspots among the best restaurant bars in the country as part of the site’s annual Diner’s Choice Awards.
Family Circle names Boulder City one of America's 10 Best Towns for Families: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; Family Circle has named Boulder City one of the Top 10 best towns for families in the U.S., according to a study released by the magazine this week.
The Joint and House of Blues rank among Billboard's Top 25 Hottest Clubs: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and House of Blues at Mandalay Bay rank among the country's top-attended clubs, according to Billboard.
EDC 2013 wrap up: Behind the scenes of the spectacle, and what's in store for next year: An inside perspective on creating an experience that wows; Tuesday, June 25, 2013; How does a fest known for spectacle top itself year after year? Just ask Bunny.
2013 Las Vegas Film Festival at LVH to feature Nevada filmmakers in July: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; The Las Vegas Film Festival will return to LVH this summer for its sixth annual installment running July 18-21. This year’s festival ...
Spot the differences: 5 new things at EDC this year: Sunday, June 23, 2013; The massive EDM fest has pushed into overdrive for its third year in Las Vegas.
Drake, Enrique Iglesias, Avett Brothers and more announce Vegas shows: Saturday, June 22, 2013; Also, British goth-pop star Charlie XCX is coming to Vinyl at the Hard Rock.
Weekend best bets: EDC, 'Catch Me If You Can,' a beer festival and more: Thursday, June 20, 2013; A jam-packed weekend of Las Vegas entertainment lies ahead, with offerings ranging from festivals to plays to new Strip headliners. Can't make up your mind? Let our weekend best bets be your guide.
Everyday Carnival: How EDC has shaped Vegas nightlife: Thursday, June 20, 2013; The dance-music fest changed the shape and sound of our nightclubs. Now, those clubs are helping EDM dominate Vegas entertainment.
Counting Crows frontman on live albums, cover songs and crazy concerts at Mandalay Bay Beach: Thursday, June 20, 2013; Mandalay Bay Beach marks a night for the '90s with a concert featuring the Counting Crows and special guests The Wallflowers. Counting Crows lead singer/songwriter Adam Duritz talked to the Sun about the album, the band’s recording philosophy and their reputation as a live band.
EDC festival set times and schedule announced: Wednesday, June 19, 2013; The wait is over, and not a moment too soon -- two days before Electric Daisy Carnival kicks off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, fest organizers Insomniac have finally revealed the full schedule and set times.
Q&A: Frank Marino returns to 'Toddlers & Tiaras,' and the stage moms are out in full force: Wednesday, June 19, 2013; It’s a pageant-packed week for Quad headliner Frank Marino and his “Divas Las Vegas” cast. Following Sunday night’s appearance on the Miss USA pageant, they’ll return tonight to TLC’s pageant reality series “Toddlers & Tiaras” for a special episode airing at 6 p.m. PST Wednesday.
EDMbiz: More than shop talk, the coolest panels and why you should go: Tuesday, June 18, 2013; EDMbiz is back! The second annual electronic dance music conference is returning to the Cosmopolitan June 18-20, part of Insomniac’s EDC Week series of events leading up to Electric Daisy Carnival this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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.
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.
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.
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.