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The Intersection

Talking egos, edible ants and Cheetos with Bon Appetit’s Andrew Knowlton

The foodie magazine’s restaurant editor returns for Vegas Uncork’d this weekend. more

The salmonella outbreak at Firefly could teach local diners a lot—if anybody feels like listening

“One dead cockroach means they’re probably taking care of the problem.” more

Joe Downtown: Urban transformation could make Las Vegas for Las Vegans

Las Vegas Strip casinos aren’t there for locals, but more and more, Downtown development is. more

In Brief: High school singers hit the big time, and more

Also, the El Cortez has Double Attack blackjack and desert tortoise limits are in effect. more

U Bottle It teaches beer brewing and winemaking for beginners

You might want to reconsider your next trip to the liquor store. more

The Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency has been improving Downtown since 1986

The Downtown Project isn’t the only organization out to boost the neighborhood. more

By the numbers: A local look at the housing market rebound

Increase in home prices, homes for sale and more. more

As We See It

Nightlife

Tivoli Village is home to an epic happy hour crawl

And Cantina Laredo’s guacamole earns two mom hugs. Two. more

Swedish DJ John Dahlback isn’t taking the safe track to stardom

Young veteran spins at the Monday industry bash at XS this week. more

Hot Spots: Ne-Yo at 1 Oak, Vegas StrEATs, Piranha’s 8th anniversary and more

Also, Lee’s Beer & Tequila Experience takes over at LVH and Eric Prydz plays EBC. more

Nightlife News & Notes: Busta Rhymes launches Ditch Fridays, Redfoo kicks off Night Swim

Also, Tao’s new promotion will make turning 21 in Vegas even more special. more

Andre’s new Summer Fresca is a seasonal treat

Bittersweet strawberry-and-rhubarb libation tickles the tongue. more

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Arts & Entertainment

Trust Us: PBR’s Last Cowboy Standing, Vegas Uncork’d and other stuff to do this week

Also, a benefit bash for local outfit Dusty Sunshine’s trip to Canada’s NXNE festival. more

Songs the Rolling Stones should play Saturday at MGM (but probably won’t)

The band’s been dusting off a few rarities for its 50 Years and Counting tour. more

Don’t you forget about her: Molly Ringwald plays the Smith Center

The Brat Pack alum brings the Great American Songbook to the Cabaret Jazz room. more

RC Wonderly’s textured minimalism at Amanda Harris Gallery

Minimalism. It’s a wonderful thing, especially in RC Wonderly’s hands more

Vast displays a revealing retrospective on Robert Beckmann

This is a must-see exhibit. Trust us more

Country music roundup: Checking in on the state of twang

Natalie Maines, Pistol Annies and Lady Antebellum. Which one earned four stars? more

Preview: Nevada Ballet Theatre ends its season with ‘Romeo and Juliet’

And its NBT’s first story ballet since Giselle in 2008. more

Aziz Ansari’s latest Vegas visit was hilariously noteworthy

“The world would be a better place if everybody treated each other the way black people treated magicians.” more

CD Review: Deerhunter’s ‘Monomania’

Raw and unfussy, Monomania rocks like it should. more

Paramore plus enthusiastic audience equals a satisfying show at the Joint

Hayley Williams overcomes food poisoning and technical difficulties. more

Weekly reactions to Electric Daisy Carnival’s 2013 lineup

Who is our team most excited to see at the Speedway? more

A&E

Screen

Baz Luhrmann tries way too hard to bring ‘The Great Gatsby’ to life

The director identifies much too strongly with Gatsby’s penchant for vulgar excess. more

Great adaptations: Five recent movies that successfully captured classic literature

Because we’re not feeling Baz Luhrmann’s take on The Great Gatsby. more

TV review: ‘Family Tree’

A Christopher Guest fan? Yeah, you’ll enjoy this more

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