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Print Archives > Best in Print 2014-10-09

A fresh fence line: Notes on the new Life Is Beautiful footprint

Returning to LIB? Don’t assume you know exactly where you’re going once you get inside.
Polling peril: Political canvassers face dangerous situations and unlawful obstruction

“I’ve been in some really scary situations.”
Rí Rá puts the Guinness back in the Book of World Records with a 16-day band marathon attempt

You have until October 17 to see—and hear—it in action.
Rollin Thunder parks its pot-bedazzled bus at Las Vegas' first Hempfest

Pot flags raised high!
Percussionist Aaron Guidry keeps the beat from the Cirque stage to the Bunkhouse

“I can play Radio City Music Hall with 6,000 people and it’s like, ‘Whatever, let’s go play the show.’ But if my dad’s out there, I’m like, ‘Oh my God! I’m gonna drop my sticks!’”

Sage’s Pink Cashmere is a cotton-candy fix with a tart kick

It’s fall, but that doesn’t mean Las Vegas is ready to give up the pleasures of summer.
Kiss PTs, they’re Irish: The local bar chain adds 4 Irish-themed pubs

First impressions of the Southern Highland location of Sean Patrick's Pub & Grill.
Nightlife News & Notes: Markus Schulz to celebrate America’s Best DJ win and more

Also: JOB ALERT! Hakkasan Group moves forward with recruitment for the megaclub taking over the former Pure space.
Local track of the month: Mighty Mi and DJ Scene’s ‘Baby’ remix

It’s the perfect blend of melodic house and rubbery trap.

The Weekly Interview: Seth Meyers on the future of ‘SNL’ and hosting awards shows on Mondays

Plus, something you might not know about Fred Armisen.
Free Will Astrology

Ask yourself this, Capricorn: What would Michael Bay do?
Film review: Overwrought emotions spoil 'The Judge'

The strain for respectability can be felt in virtually every moment of David Dobkin’s hokey dramedy.
Film review: 'Men, Women & Children' gets hysterical about the Internet

This clueless movie feels like the work of a perplexed octogenarian who’s just signed up for his first AOL account.
Film review: 'Alexander' is very, very, very mediocre

Based on a great children's book—and that's about it.
Film review: 'Kill the Messenger' is a fascinating story with a fantastic central performance

All biographical portraits should get such treatment.
Film review: 'Dracula Untold' fails at both horror and spectacle

And this is supposed to launch a franchise? Good luck, guys.
Album review: Iceage's 'Plowing Into the Field of Love'

Has the Danish punk quartet thawed out?
Album review: Flying Lotus' 'You're Dead'

The hip-hop influence is more pronounced and traditional, with credit collaborations by Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg.
A wide angle view of Nevada Artists through NAC's fellowships

"I saw these common threads -- biography, place, memory..."
Album review: Lucinda Williams' 'Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone'

The alt-country singer is in a contemplative mood on the new double album.
TV review: Showtime's 'The Affair' takes its subject matter very seriously

Never has the rush of a new sexual relationship been such an oppressive bummer.
The beauty of strange circumstances and iconic stewardesses in Sam Davis’ ‘Jettison’

Here, the women are on an adventure of another kind, regardless of the bleak and sudden surroundings.
TV review: CW's 'Jane the Virgin'

An endearing cross between Gilmore Girls and Devious Maids, the CW show is better than anything else the networks have offered up this fall.
Trust Us: A Ren Fair, the Huntridge turns 70 and Meatbodies

And a killer five-day Foodie Fest.

Film review: Overwrought emotions spoil 'The Judge'

The strain for respectability can be felt in virtually every moment of David Dobkin’s hokey dramedy.
Film review: 'Men, Women & Children' gets hysterical about the Internet

This clueless movie feels like the work of a perplexed octogenarian who’s just signed up for his first AOL account.
Film review: 'Dracula Untold' fails at both horror and spectacle

And this is supposed to launch a franchise? Good luck, guys.
TV review: Showtime's 'The Affair' takes its subject matter very seriously

Never has the rush of a new sexual relationship been such an oppressive bummer.
TV review: CW's 'Jane the Virgin'

An endearing cross between Gilmore Girls and Devious Maids, the CW show is better than anything else the networks have offered up this fall.
Film review: 'Kill the Messenger' is a fascinating story with a fantastic central performance

All biographical portraits should get such treatment.
Film review: 'Alexander' is very, very, very mediocre

Based on a great children's book—and that's about it.

Omae reaches for new levels of sophistication

The multi-course dinner at new Japanese Cuisine by Omae is unlike any other local dining experience.
Wynn Buffet goes street with tacos and ramen

The new fare is decidedly non-fancy for one of the fancier, higher-end all-you-can-eat options on the Strip.
Surprising snackage at the new Bunkhouse Saloon

Bunkhouse grubbin'! Grits n' gravy and BBQ broccoli? These appetizers sound insane but taste delicious.